Translation of Czech word "držet" to English
držet
/dʒr̝ɛt/
How to use
Means to physically grasp or to maintain a position. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
hold
Example
Podržte mi dveře otevřené.
Hold the door open for me.
V ruce drží pero.
She holds a pen in her hand.
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- Podržte mi dveře otevřené.— Hold the door open for me.
- V ruce drží pero.— She holds a pen in her hand.
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What does the Czech word "držet" mean?▼
The Czech word "držet" means "hold" in English.
How do you pronounce the Czech word "držet"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Podržte mi dveře otevřené." (which translates as "Hold the door open for me.").
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