No. 11,324 in Russian
держать
"To hold" or "to keep."
In a sentence
Я держу книгу в руках.
I am holding a book in my hands.
The word 'держать' is used in its primary sense meaning 'to hold' or 'to keep', indicating physically having something in one's possession.
Он держит обещание.
He is keeping his promise.
Here, 'держать' means 'to keep' in the context of fulfilling or maintaining a commitment or promise.
Мы должны держать темп.
We must maintain the pace.
In this case, 'держать' refers to maintaining or adhering to something, such as pace or rhythm.
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