A1 Expression ニュートラル

Držite se

Take care / Hold on

意味

Encouraging someone during a difficult time.

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文化的背景

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.

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The Power of Silence

In Croatia, saying 'Držite se' followed by a short silence is more powerful than a long speech.

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Don't over-conjugate

Stick to the imperative 'Drži se' or 'Držite se' for 90% of situations.

意味

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.

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Eye Contact

Always maintain eye contact when saying this; looking away makes it feel insincere.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct form to say to your boss who is going through a hard time.

Gospodine Horvat, čuo sam vijesti. _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Držite se

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 ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: se

The phrase is always reflexive with 'se'.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

When would you say 'Držite se'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: When someone's house is flooded

'Držite se' is for hardship, not celebration.

Complete the dialogue.

Ana: 'Moj pas je pobjegao od kuće.' Marko: 'Strašno! ______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Drži se

Marko is offering support for Ana's loss.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

When to say 'Držite se'

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Hardships

  • Illness
  • Loss
  • Natural Disaster
  • Stress

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct form to say to your boss who is going through a hard time. Choose A1

Gospodine Horvat, čuo sam vijesti. _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Držite se

You must use the formal 'Vi' form (Držite) for a boss.

Complete the phrase with the missing reflexive pronoun. Fill Blank A1

Znam da je teško, ali drži ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: se

The phrase is always reflexive with 'se'.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

When would you say 'Držite se'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: When someone's house is flooded

'Držite se' is for hardship, not celebration.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Ana: 'Moj pas je pobjegao od kuće.' Marko: 'Strašno! ______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Drži se

Marko is offering support for Ana's loss.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, 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.

関連フレーズ

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Ne daj se

similar

Don't give up

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Glavu gore

similar

Chin up

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Čuvaj se

contrast

Take care

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Izdrži

synonym

Endure

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Sve će biti u redu

builds on

Everything will be okay

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