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Meaning of držati | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1 Frequent

Definitions

  1. to be true
  2. to hold, grasp
    transitive
  3. to stick to, abide by, keep to
    transitive
  4. (figurative) to have a hold on, keep in check, control
    transitive
  5. to be attached to, touch
    reflexive
  6. to stick
    reflexive
  7. 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.
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