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удерживать

Translation of удерживать

hold down

Meaning of удерживать

Russian

держать лежащего человека, чтобы он не мог двинуться

English

to hold someone who is lying down, so that they cannot move

hold down

Transcription and pronunciation of удерживать

уде́рживать

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[ʊˈdʲerʐɨvətʲ]
In Latin letters
uderzhivat

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  1. Two men held him down.

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    Двое мужчин удерживали его.

  2. The child had to be held down during the injection.

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    Во время укола ребёнка пришлось удерживать.

удерживать synonyms

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What's the difference between удерживать, прижать, and держать

П
🇷🇺Russian
прижать

To press someone down to the floor or ground.

держать
🇷🇺Russian

Simpler, general word: to hold.

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What does удерживать mean?

to hold someone who is lying down, so that they cannot move

How do you pronounce удерживать?

удерживать is pronounced [ʊˈdʲerʐɨvətʲ], in Latin letters “uderzhivat”.

How is удерживать used in a sentence?

Two men held him down. Translation: Двое мужчин удерживали его.

Is удерживать part of Phrasal Verbs vocabulary?

Yes, удерживать (hold down) can be learned in the Phrasal Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is удерживать part of Grammar and Spoken English vocabulary?

Yes, удерживать (hold down) can be learned in the Grammar and Spoken English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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