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How do you say "to hold" in Russian?
держать
deržatʹ
In Russian, "to hold" is держать.
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Pronunciation
Say der-ZHAH-tuh, stress on the second syllable. The 'de' is like English 'de'.
Writing and usage
Seven letters: держать. The root держ means to hold or grip. Common, basic verb.
Example sentence
Держи мою руку!
Hold my hand!
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How to remember держать
Deržatь means to hold - think of 'dare' holding something - you hold tight with courage.
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Questions about держать
How do you say "to hold" in Russian?
In Russian, "to hold" is держать. It is a noun.
How is держать written in Russian?
Seven letters: держать. The root держ means to hold or grip. Common, basic verb.
How is держать used in a sentence?
Use держать as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Держи мою руку! (Hold my hand!).
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