No. 545 in Italian
tenere
"Tenere" means "to hold," "to keep," or "to take care of" in English.
In a sentence
Tieni la penna con cura.
Hold the pen carefully.
Here, 'tenere' is used to mean 'to hold,' referring to physically grasping or keeping an object.
Dobbiamo tenere in mente l'importanza della sostenibilità.
We must keep in mind the importance of sustainability.
In this context, 'tenere' means 'to keep,' specifically in a figurative or abstract sense.
Tenere un diario aiuta ad organizzare i pensieri.
Keeping a diary helps to organize thoughts.
Here, 'tenere' signifies 'to maintain' or 'to keep,' related to managing or maintaining a habit or item.
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