معنی
Encouraging someone during a difficult time.
زمینه فرهنگی
During the 2020 Zagreb earthquake, 'Držite se' became the defining phrase of national unity, often paired with the blue heart emoji. In coastal regions, the phrase is often delivered with a stoic, brief nod, reflecting the 'pomalo' (take it easy) lifestyle even in crisis. In eastern Croatia, hospitality is key. 'Držite se' is often followed by an offer of food or drink to help the person through the crisis. For Croatians living abroad, 'Držite se' is a common way to sign off messages to family back home during political or economic instability.
The Power of Silence
In Croatia, saying 'Držite se' followed by a short silence is more powerful than a long speech.
Don't over-conjugate
Stick to the imperative 'Drži se' or 'Držite se' for 90% of situations.
معنی
Encouraging someone during a difficult time.
The Power of Silence
In Croatia, saying 'Držite se' followed by a short silence is more powerful than a long speech.
Don't over-conjugate
Stick to the imperative 'Drži se' or 'Držite se' for 90% of situations.
Eye Contact
Always maintain eye contact when saying this; looking away makes it feel insincere.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct form to say to your boss who is going through a hard time.
Gospodine Horvat, čuo sam vijesti. _______.
You must use the formal 'Vi' form (Držite) for a boss.
Complete the phrase with the missing reflexive pronoun.
Znam da je teško, ali drži ____.
The phrase is always reflexive with 'se'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Držite se'?
'Držite se' is for hardship, not celebration.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: 'Moj pas je pobjegao od kuće.' Marko: 'Strašno! ______.'
Marko is offering support for Ana's loss.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
When to say 'Držite se'
Hardships
- • Illness
- • Loss
- • Natural Disaster
- • Stress
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاGospodine Horvat, čuo sam vijesti. _______.
You must use the formal 'Vi' form (Držite) for a boss.
Znam da je teško, ali drži ____.
The phrase is always reflexive with 'se'.
When would you say 'Držite se'?
'Držite se' is for hardship, not celebration.
Ana: 'Moj pas je pobjegao od kuće.' Marko: 'Strašno! ______.'
Marko is offering support for Ana's loss.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, use 'Drži se'. It's very common when a child is scared or hurt.
Yes, if a client mentions a personal tragedy, 'Držite se' is professional and empathetic.
'Izdrži' is more like 'Endure/Survive' and is often used for physical tasks. 'Drži se' is more emotional.
You can say 'Drži se dobro', but 'Drži se' alone is more common and punchy.
Yes, it is perfectly understood and used in the same way across all BCMS languages.
It might sound a bit dramatic. For tiredness, 'Odmori se' (Rest) is better.
Younger people might just say 'Drž' se' (dropping the 'i').
No, use 'Sretan put'. 'Držite se' implies they are going into a battle or hardship.
Yes, the 'se' makes it reflexive. You are holding *yourself* up.
A simple 'Hvala' (Thank you) or 'Trudim se' (I'm trying) is best.
عبارات مرتبط
Ne daj se
similarDon't give up
Glavu gore
similarChin up
Čuvaj se
contrastTake care
Izdrži
synonymEndure
Sve će biti u redu
builds onEverything will be okay
