держать
hold
grasp or keep something in place
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держать with English translation
держать usage examples
Hold the bag while I open the door.
Подержи сумку, пока я открою дверь.
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держать synonyms
What's the difference between держать / удерживать / схватить / сжимать / хватать / держаться
the most general and direct word: to keep something in your hand or hold it in place
Hold the book tightly.
Держи книгу крепко.
to hold back or keep something from moving, escaping, or falling; often sounds more formal
He held the door so it wouldn’t close.
Он удерживал дверь, чтобы она не закрылась.
to grab quickly and sharply; usually describes a sudden action
He grabbed the bag and ran.
Он схватил сумку и побежал.
to hold very tightly with pressure; can also mean to squeeze strongly
She was clenching her fists from anxiety.
Она сжимала кулаки от волнения.
Grab the ball quickly!
Хватай мяч быстрее!
to keep oneself in position or support; often means "not to fall, not to let go, to cope"
Hold on to the railing.
Держись за перила.
to hold lightly, support, or keep from moving completely; softer than "удерживать"
He held the door open with his hand.
Он придерживал дверь рукой.
to fasten or secure something firmly so it does not move
The shelf needs to be secured to the wall.
Нужно закреплять полку на стене.
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How to pronounce держать and what this word means
держать translation: hold. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce держать
[dʲɪrˈʐatʲ]
держать translation
hold
держать examples
Hold the rope tight.
держать transcription
[dʲɪrˈʐatʲ]
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Questions about this word
держать meaning: what does it mean?
крепко удерживать что-то в руке или на месте
держать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
держать is pronounced as [dʲɪrˈʐatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
держать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Hold the rope tight. Translation: Крепко держи верёвку.
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