How is the word содержать translated from Russian to English

Иметь что-то внутри себя.

To have something inside.

verb
English translation
contain

Examples with “содержать”

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  • В коробке старые письма. The box contains old letters.

  • Пожарные сдержали огонь. Firefighters contained the blaze.

  • В этом соусе содержатся орехи? Does this sauce contain nuts?

  • Мы должны сдержать утечку, пока она не разошлась. We must contain the leak before it spreads.

  • В отчёте вообще не содержалось цифр. The report contained no numbers at all.

  • Затопление уже удалось сдержать? Has the flooding been contained yet?

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FAQ about “содержать”

How is “содержать” translated from Russian?
“содержать” translates into English as “contain”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “содержать” mean?
Meaning of “содержать”: Иметь что-то внутри себя. In English — “contain”.
What part of speech is “содержать”?
“содержать” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “содержать”?
Example sentences with “содержать” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “содержать”?
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