Russian Word · Native
Держись
Hang in there
Pronunciation: der-ZHEES
Meaning
An informal expression encouraging one person to stay strong during difficulty.
Example
Держись, трудная неделя скоро закончится.
Hang in there; the difficult week will end soon.
Practice tips
- Practice Держись out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Russian word is for native-level learners.