Bedeutung
Supportive phrase during hard times.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The word has become a symbol of national resistance. It is often paired with 'Все буде Україна' (Everything will be Ukraine). In diaspora communities, this word is used to maintain a connection to the homeland's struggles, often seen on protest signs. The automated voice in the metro uses the formal 'Тримайтеся' to warn passengers about the train starting. The hashtag #Тримайся is used to support people during blackouts or missile strikes.
The Power of One Word
In Ukrainian, you don't need a long sentence to show empathy. Just saying 'Тримайся' with a hand on a shoulder is enough.
Watch the Formality
Always use 'Тримайтеся' for people you don't know well. Using 'Тримайся' can sound patronizing if the social distance is large.
Bedeutung
Supportive phrase during hard times.
The Power of One Word
In Ukrainian, you don't need a long sentence to show empathy. Just saying 'Тримайся' with a hand on a shoulder is enough.
Watch the Formality
Always use 'Тримайтеся' for people you don't know well. Using 'Тримайся' can sound patronizing if the social distance is large.
Add an Adverb
Add 'міцно' (tightly) to make it sound more supportive: 'Тримайся міцно!'
War Context
Be aware that this word is very emotionally charged in Ukraine right now. Use it with sincerity.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct form to say to your boss who is having a hard day.
Пане директоре, ... !
You must use the plural/formal form '-теся' for a boss.
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition.
Тримайся ___ поручень, тут слизько.
The verb 'триматися' takes the preposition 'за' when referring to what you are holding onto.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: Your friend's cat died.
'Тримайся' is the appropriate expression for offering support in grief.
What would the second speaker say?
— Я дуже втомлена, у мене стільки роботи! — Бідна... ________!
The speaker is encouraging their friend to keep going despite the workload.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Singular vs Plural
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenПане директоре, ... !
You must use the plural/formal form '-теся' for a boss.
Тримайся ___ поручень, тут слизько.
The verb 'триматися' takes the preposition 'за' when referring to what you are holding onto.
Situation: Your friend's cat died.
'Тримайся' is the appropriate expression for offering support in grief.
— Я дуже втомлена, у мене стільки роботи! — Бідна... ________!
The speaker is encouraging their friend to keep going despite the workload.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenMostly, yes. It implies there is something to 'hold on' against. You wouldn't use it for a happy challenge like a fun race.
Yes, it's very common for parents to say 'Тримайся' to a child who fell down or is scared.
'Тримайся' is more supportive and warm; 'Кріпись' is more about being tough and stoic.
You can say 'Дякую' (Thank you) or 'Я стараюся' (I'm trying).
Only if you are very close to the colleague and they are going through a personal crisis. Otherwise, it's too personal.
No. 'Hold me' is 'Обійми мене' (Hug me) or 'Тримай мене'. 'Тримайся' is always 'Hold yourself'.
Yes, but only if you are telling someone to hold *onto* something to stay stable (like a railing).
Because it is a reflexive verb, meaning the action is directed at the speaker themselves.
No, it is a universal Ukrainian expression used across all regions.
No, for a group you must use the plural 'Тримайтеся'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Все буде добре
similarEverything will be fine
Не здавайся
synonymDon't give up
Кріпись
synonymBe strong / Harden yourself
Ми з тобою
builds onWe are with you
Будь мужнім
specialized formBe brave
Тримай хвіст пістолетом
similarKeep your tail like a pistol
