Meaning of držati | Babel Free
Definitions
- to be true
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to hold, grasp transitive
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to stick to, abide by, keep to transitive
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(figurative) to have a hold on, keep in check, control transitive
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to be attached to, touch reflexive
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to stick reflexive
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to show feelings, grimace (usually negatively) reflexive
Equivalents
English
hold
Examples
“Drži!”
It's true!
“Glej, da se držiš roka.”
Mind to meet the deadline.
“Držal ga je v šahu / pesti.”
He was keeping him under his control.
“Hiša se drži hleva.”
The house is attached to the barn.
“Vedno se držim pravil.”
I always stick to the rules.
“Drži se ga kot klop.”
She sticks to him like glue.
“Zakaj se tako grdo držiš?”
Why are you grimacing like that?
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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