How is the word держать translated from Russian to English

English translation
hold
verb

Удерживать что-либо в руках.

To keep something in your hands.

Examples with “держать”

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  • Подержи мою сумку минутку. — Hold my bag for a minute.

  • Эта бутылка вмещает два литра. — This bottle holds two liters.

  • Он крепко держался за верёвку. — He kept a tight hold on the rope.

  • Можешь подержать эту лестницу ровно? — Can you hold this ladder steady?

  • Сколько воды вмещает бак? — How much water does the tank hold?

  • Сначала покрепче ухватись за ручку. — Get a firm hold on the handle first.

  • Я подержу тебе дверь. — I'll hold the door open for you.

  • Маленькая машина вмещает пять чемоданов. — The small car can hold five suitcases.

  • Его хватка ослабла, когда верёвка качнулась. — His hold loosened as the rope swung.

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