сжимать
Translation of сжимать
grip
Meaning of сжимать
Крепко держать что-либо рукой.
to hold something very tightly
Transcription and pronunciation of сжимать
сжима́ть
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [ʐːɨˈmatʲ]
- In Latin letters
- szhimat
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She gripped the steering wheel with both hands.
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Она сжимала руль обеими руками.
The child gripped his mother's hand in the crowd.
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В толпе ребёнок крепко сжимал руку матери.
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What's the difference between сжимать, крепко держать, стискивать, вцепиться, and хватка
Plain everyday way to say it.
Stronger: squeeze very hard, often from fear or anger.
Grab and hold on hard, as if afraid to let go.
Advanced: broader words
The noun: a grip, a firm hold.
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What does сжимать mean?
to hold something very tightly
How do you pronounce сжимать?
сжимать is pronounced [ʐːɨˈmatʲ], in Latin letters “szhimat”.
How is сжимать used in a sentence?
She gripped the steering wheel with both hands. Translation: Она сжимала руль обеими руками.
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