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"To hold" in Russian

Russian word of the day | Nov 06, 2020 (see all)
держа́ть
[ deer-zhát' ]
Verb , imperfective
Often used with the Accusative, Instumental, Prepositional
Perfective - подержа́ть
to hold, to keep, to support
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Examples of "To hold" in Russian

  • Держи́ меня́ за́ руку.

    deer-zhée mee-nyá zá ru-ku

    Hold my hand.

  • Она́ держа́ла в рука́х сто́пку книг.

    a-ná deer-zhá-la v ru-káh stóp-ku kneek

    She was holding a stack of books in her hands.

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