Translation of Polish word "trzymać" to English
trzymać
/tʂɨˈmaʨ/
Meaning
VerbTo continue in (a course or mode of action); to not intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
How to use
The verb 'trzymać' (to hold / keep) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'utrzymać' or 'przytrzymać'. It requires a direct object in the accusative case (e.g., 'trzymać rękę' — to hold a hand). The reflexive form 'trzymać się' means to hold onto something (requires 'się' + genitive, e.g., 'trzymać się poręczy') or to stay in a state.
🇬🇧 English
keep
Structure Guide
Polish Word: trzymać
Translation: keep
Example Sentences
Trzymaj się, nie spadaj.
Hold on, don't fall.
Trzymam to w ręku.
I am holding this in my hand.
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Common phrases
- trzymać za rękę— to hold by the hand
- trzymać kciuki— to cross fingers / keep thumbs pressed (wishing luck)
- trzymać się razem— to stick / stay together
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja trzymałem / trzymałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #483 in Polish
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The Polish word "trzymać" means "keep" in English.
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