No. 11,325 in Russian
держи
"Hold" or "Here, take it."
In a sentence
Держи, это подарок для тебя.
Here, this is a gift for you.
Used as an imperative form of 'держать' meaning 'take' or 'hold' to offer someone something.
Каждый держи своё слово.
Everyone keep your word.
Used figuratively to mean 'maintain' or 'uphold' in the context of keeping promises.
Дети, держитесь за поручень в автобусе, чтобы не упасть.
Children, hold onto the railing in the bus so you don't fall.
Used as an imperative form of 'держаться' meaning 'hold onto something' for stability.
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