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teni

hold
hold


Definitions

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teni
     1. v. to hold, to keep (hold on to)

Example Sentences

Bonvolu teni tion sekreta.
    Please keep it secret.
Mi ne povas teni vin ĉi tie pli longe.
    I can't keep you here any longer.
Teni manojn povas esprimi amon inter du personoj.
    Holding hands can express love between two people.
Ĉu mi povas teni ĝin?
    Can I keep it?
Ne faru promeson, kiun vi ne povas teni.
    Don't make a promise which you cannot keep.



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