No. 385 in Czech
drží
The Czech word "drží" means "holds" or "keeps" in English.
In a sentence
Drží knihu pevně v rukou.
She holds the book firmly in her hands.
Here, 'drží' is used to mean 'holds,' referring to the physical act of grasping an object.
Drží slovo a splní, co slíbil.
He keeps his word and fulfills what he promised.
Here, 'drží' is applied metaphorically, meaning 'keeps,' referring to maintaining a promise.
Pes drží hlavu dole, když se bojí.
The dog keeps its head down when it is scared.
Here, 'drží' contributes to the description of a sustained position, meaning 'keeps.'
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