przytrzymać
to hold on to; to hold steady
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/pʂɨˈtʂɨmat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
Asking someone to hold you ('przytrzymaj mnie') implies trust and physical closeness. In Polish romantic culture, steadying your partner on icy sidewalks in winter is a natural and expected gesture of care.
📝 Example Sentences
Przytrzymaj mnie, jest ślisko.
Hold on to me, it's slippery.
Przytrzymał ją za rękę.
He held her by the hand.