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hold one's own in Russian

hold one's own in Russian is постоя́ть за себя́.

hold one's own in Russian

постоя́ть за себя́

verb

Pronounced: postoyat za sebya

(idiomatic) To demonstrate oneself to be capable; to provide a respectable performance or worthy competition; to stick up for oneself.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "hold one's own" in Russian?

"hold one's own" in Russian is постоя́ть за себя́.

How do you pronounce постоя́ть за себя́?

"hold one's own" in Russian is постоя́ть за себя́, pronounced "postoyat za sebya".

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