Translation of Slovak word "udržať" to English
udržať
/udr̩ʒatʲ/
Meaning
VerbTo continue in (a course or mode of action); to not intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
How to use
Perfective verb conjugated as ja udržím, ty udržíš, oni udržia. Aspectual counterpart to imperfective 'udržiavať' or 'udržovať'. Can be transitive (udržať rovnováhu = maintain balance) or reflexive (udržať sa = stay afloat/remain standing).
🇬🇧 English
keep
Example sentence
Musíme udržať tieto potraviny na chladnom a tmavom mieste.
We must keep these foods in a cool and dark place.
Chcela by som si udržať tieto krásne spomienky navždy.
I would like to keep these beautiful memories forever.
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Common phrases
- udržať rovnováhu— to keep one's balance
- udržať tajomstvo— to keep a secret
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What does the Slovak word "udržať" mean?▼
The Slovak word "udržať" means "keep" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Musíme udržať tieto potraviny na chladnom a tmavom mieste." (which translates as "We must keep these foods in a cool and dark place.").
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