pysyä — meaning in English

English meaning

hold verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
keep verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
remain verb To stay in the same place, condition, or state without changing.
stay verb To remain in a place rather than leaving.
stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.

pysyä is used for these senses in English:

abide by (transitive) To remain faithful to (something or someone); to adhere to (an idea or plan).
hold (transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
keep (transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
remain To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.
stick (intransitive) Of snow, to remain frozen on landing.
stick (intransitive) To remain loyal; to remain firm.
stick (dated, transitive) To bring to a halt; to stymie; to puzzle.

verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
verb To keep something in a particular state, position, or place, such as reserving it or making someone wait.
verb To remain true, valid, or in effect.
noun A grip or grasp on something.
noun The cargo storage area below a ship's deck.

verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
verb To honor or fulfill a promise, rule, or appointment.
noun The central, most heavily fortified tower of a castle.