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How is the word держать translated from Russian to English

Удерживать что-либо в руках.

To keep something in your hands.

verb
English translation
hold

Examples with “держать”

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  • Подержи мою сумку минутку. — Hold my bag for a minute.

  • Эта бутылка вмещает два литра. — This bottle holds two liters.

  • Он крепко держался за верёвку. — He kept a tight hold on the rope.

  • Можешь подержать эту лестницу ровно? — Can you hold this ladder steady?

  • Сколько воды вмещает бак? — How much water does the tank hold?

  • Сначала покрепче ухватись за ручку. — Get a firm hold on the handle first.

  • Я подержу тебе дверь. — I'll hold the door open for you.

  • Маленькая машина вмещает пять чемоданов. — The small car can hold five suitcases.

  • Его хватка ослабла, когда верёвка качнулась. — His hold loosened as the rope swung.

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More Russian words

деревянный Wooden держал held дёрганый jumpy дёрганый twitchy держать в курсе To keep in the loop держать равновесие keep your balance держать себя в форме stay in shape держаться изо всех сил hold on for dear life

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FAQ about “держать”

How is “держать” translated from Russian?
“держать” translates into English as “hold”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “держать” mean?
Meaning of “держать”: Удерживать что-либо в руках. In English — “hold”.
What part of speech is “держать”?
“держать” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “держать”?
Example sentences with “держать” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “держать”?
Add “держать” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.