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How is the word хватать translated from Russian to English

Крепко браться за что-либо или осознавать.

Taking firm hold of something, or understanding it.

verb
English translation
grasping

Examples with “хватать”

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  • Он крепко хватался за перила. — He was grasping the railing tightly.

  • У него алчный, эгоистичный характер. — He has a grasping, selfish nature.

  • Я пока только начинаю схватывать основы игры. — I'm still grasping the basics of the game.

  • Их домовладелец алчный и холодный. — Their landlord is grasping and cold.

  • Хватаясь за поручень, он подтянулся наверх. — Grasping the rail, he pulled himself up.

  • Никто не любит алчных деловых партнёров. — Nobody likes a grasping business partner.

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FAQ about “хватать”

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