No. 4,621 in Russian
держим
The Russian word "держим" means "we hold" or "we keep."
In a sentence
Мы держим книгу в руках.
We are holding a book in our hands.
The word 'держим' is used to indicate the action of physically holding something.
Мы держим курс на восток.
We are heading east.
Here, 'держим' is figuratively used to mean maintaining a direction or course.
Мы держим обещание.
We are keeping our promise.
In this example, 'держим' signifies keeping an abstract concept, such as a promise.
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