Translation of Slovak word "držať" to English
držať
/dr̩ʒatʲ/
How to use
Imperfective verb (conjugation: držím, drží, držia; perfective: podržať/udržať). Transitive with accusative (držať tašku) or prepositional 'za' + accusative (držať za ruku). Reflexive 'držať sa' means to hold on, abide by rules ('držať sa zásad'), or stay strong.
🇬🇧 English
hold
Example sentence
Podrž mi dvere.
Hold the door open for me.
Drží pero v ruke.
She holds a pen in her hand.
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Common phrases
- držať za ruku— to hold by the hand
- držať slovo— to keep one's word / promise
- držať palce— to cross one's fingers / root for someone
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What does the Slovak word "držať" mean?▼
The Slovak word "držať" means "hold" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Podrž mi dvere." (which translates as "Hold the door open for me.").
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