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[Tk nire, from ne]: whereA Concise Gagauz Dictionary with etymologies and Turkish, Azerbaijani and Turkmen cognates > nere
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4 nere
What part of...?/Whatever part of.../Where...?/Wherever.../What place...?: Burası neresi? What place is this? Bu nerenin haritası? What place is this a map of? Neren ağrıyor? Where are you aching? Kitabın neresinde? What part of the book is it in? -
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10 nero
"schwarz;Schwarz"* * *1. adj black2. m (colore) black* * *nero agg.1 black; ( scuro) dark: mi occorrono un paio di scarpe nere, I need a pair of black shoes; capelli, occhi neri, dark hair, eyes; nuvole nere, dark clouds; nero come l'ebano, come l'inchiostro, come il carbone, as black as ebony, as ink, as coal // pane nero, brown bread // caffè nero, black coffee // pelle nera, dark skin // una foto in bianco e nero, a black and white photograph // occhiali neri, dark (o sun) glasses // il Continente Nero, the Dark Continent // il Mar Nero, the Black Sea // libro nero, black books (o black paper): se lo farai ti segnerò sul mio libro nero, if you do that, you will be in my black books // magia nera, black art (o magic) // l'angelo nero, the Devil2 ( sporco) dirty, black: mani nere, dirty hands; i polsini della tua camicia sono neri, the cuffs of your shirt are black (with dirt)3 ( tetro, malinconico) black, gloomy: era nero in volto, his face was drawn (o anxious); vedere tutto nero, to look on the dark side of things; ha una visione nera del futuro, he takes a gloomy view of the future; sono di umore nero oggi, I'm in a black mood today; pensieri neri, gloomy thoughts; giornata nera, black day // è un periodo nero, it's a troubled period // sono nero di rabbia, I'm seething // la vedo nera per te, things are looking black for you // romanzo nero, horror story4 ( estremo, più profondo) deepest, dire: miseria nera, dire poverty; disperazione nera, black (o deepest) despair5 (fig.) ( scellerato, empio) wicked, black: un'anima nera, a wicked soul; nera ingratitudine, deepest ingratitude; calunnia nera, wicked slander6 ( illegale) black, illegal: mercato nero, borsa nera, black market; economia nera, black economy; lavoro nero, moonlighting; fondi neri, slush fundnero s.m.1 black: chiesa parata a nero, church hung with black; tingere in nero, to dye black; vestir di nero, to dress in black: una donna vestita di nero, a woman dressed in black // (pitt.) nero di avorio, ivory black // mettere nero su bianco, to write (a few lines), ( metter per iscritto) to put things down in black and white // non distingue il bianco dal nero, (fig.) he can't tell black from white // il nero vince, ( scacchi) black wins // (econ.): in nero, in the black: contabilità in nero, ( in credito) accounts in the black; assumere dipendenti in nero, to employ (o to hire) workers illegally // (tv) in nero, ( crittato) encrypted, coded3 ( fascista) Fascist4 (tip.) black, extra bold.* * *['nero] nero (-a)1. aggnero come il carbone/la pece — as black as coal/pitch
quel colletto è nero — (sporco) that collar is black o filthy
2) (negro: razza) black3) (fig : disperazione, futuro) black, (giornata) awfulvivono nella miseria più nera — they live in utter o abject poverty
4)lavoro nero — work in the black economyfondi neri — slush fund sg
2. sm(colore) blackvestirsi di o in nero — to dress in black
essere pagato in nero — to be paid in cash (to evade payment of taxes)
lavorare in nero — to moonlight Brit o double-dip Am (without statutory deductions of payment of taxes)
3. sm/f(persona) black, black man (woman)* * *['nero] 1.1) [abito, fumo, capelli] black; [ occhi] dark2) (sporco) [mani, collo] black, filthy3) (buio, scuro) [notte, cielo] dark4) (africano) [razza, pelle, quartiere] black5) (abbronzato)6) (illegale, clandestino)lavoro nero — = work for which no earnings are declared, under the table job
7) (cupo, negativo) [epoca, anno] bad, bleak; [giornata, settimana] black; [ miseria] dire, abject2.messa, magia -a — black mass, magic
sostantivo maschile (f. -a)1) (colore) blackin bianco e nero — [film, foto, televisione] black and white
2) (persona di pelle nera) black, Blacki -i — the blacks, black people
i -i d'America — black Americans, African Americans
in nero — on the side, illegally
lavorare in nero — = to work without declaring one's earnings, under the table
4) gioc. (negli scacchi, nella dama, alla roulette) black••è scritto qui nero su bianco — here it is in black and white, it's set down here in black and white
essere la bestia -a di qcn. — to be a bugbear for sb
* * *nero/'nero/ ⇒ 31 [abito, fumo, capelli] black; [ occhi] dark; essere nero di botte to be black and blue2 (sporco) [mani, collo] black, filthy3 (buio, scuro) [notte, cielo] dark4 (africano) [razza, pelle, quartiere] black5 (abbronzato) essere nero o avere la pelle -a to have a dark tan6 (illegale, clandestino) lavoro nero = work for which no earnings are declared, under the table job7 (cupo, negativo) [epoca, anno] bad, bleak; [giornata, settimana] black; [ miseria] dire, abject; nella più -a disperazione in deepest despair; vedere tutto nero to look on the dark side; è d'umore nero he's in one of his dark moods(f. -a)1 (colore) black; vestito di nero dressed in black; in bianco e nero [film, foto, televisione] black and white2 (persona di pelle nera) black, Black; i -i the blacks, black people; i -i d'America black Americans, African Americans3 (clandestinità) in nero on the side, illegally; lavorare in nero = to work without declaring one's earnings, under the table4 gioc. (negli scacchi, nella dama, alla roulette) blackè scritto qui nero su bianco here it is in black and white, it's set down here in black and white; nero come la pece pitch-black; nero come il carbone as black as coal; essere la bestia -a di qcn. to be a bugbear for sb. -
11 klein
I Adj.1. small (auch kleingewachsen); bes. attr. und gefühlsbetont: little; (winzig) tiny; Finger, Zehe: little; Buchstabe: small; ein rundlicher kleiner Mann a chubby little man; sie ist von uns allen die Kleinste she is the smallest of us; als ich noch klein war when I was a little boy ( oder girl); er ist doch noch klein he’s only small ( oder a child); zu einem Kind: he’s much smaller than you, remember; von klein auf from an early age, since childhood, since I was etc. a child; kleine Augen haben (müde aussehen) look tired; da wurde er ganz klein fig. that cut him down to size; (er schwieg dann) that shut him up; könnt ihr euch klein machen? fig. can you make yourselves thin ( oder squeeze up a bit) ?2. (unbedeutend) small ( auch Stimme); Fehler, Vergehen etc.: little, minor; kleine Rolle small ( oder bit) part; kleiner Bauer / Geschäftsmann small farmer / businessman; seine kleinen Intrigen / Launen his little intrigues / moods; es ist ein kleiner Anfang it’s just a start; der kleine Mann the man in the street; kleine Leute ordinary people; aus kleinen Verhältnissen stammen come from a humble background; und er hat daran kein kleines Verdienst and it’s no small thanks to him4. Pause, Unterbrechung etc.: short, brief8. in Wendungen: umg.: es klein haben (Betrag) have the right change; klein, aber fein good things come in small packages; klein, aber oho! umg. a mighty midget, Person: auch a pocket dynamo; Geschäft 6, ÜbelII Adv.1. small; klein gedruckt in small print; siehe auch Kleingedruckte; klein gemustert with a small pattern, small-patterned; klein gehackt finely chopped; klein hacken chop (up) fine; klein machen (Holz) chop up; (Geldschein) change; klein schneiden (Holz, Fleisch etc.) cut up into small pieces; ( auf) klein drehen / stellen (Herd etc.) turn down, put on low; den Benzinverbrauch klein halten keep fuel consumption low, keep down fuel consumption2. fig.: klein anfangen start off small, start from small beginnings; klein beigeben give in; klein denken be small-minded; Höflichkeit etc. wird bei ihr klein geschrieben politeness etc. is not one of her priorities; klein machen Kinderspr. do number one* * *short; little; small; exiguous; slight; faint; petit; runty; wee; diminutive; tiny; petty* * *[klain]1. adj1) little, small; Finger little; Format, Gehalt, Rente, Zahl, (Hand)schrift, Buchstabe small; (MUS ) Terz minorder Kleine Bär or Wagen — the Little Bear, Ursa Minor
x ist kléíner als 10 (Math) — x is less than ten
haben Sie es nicht kléíner? — don't you have anything smaller?
ein kléín bisschen or wenig — a little (bit)
ein kléín bisschen or wenig Salat — a little (bit of) salad
kléínes Geld — small change
du kléíner Teufel! — you little devil!
ein süßes kléínes Püppchen — a sweet little thing
hallo, kléíner Mann! — hello, little man
ein schönes kléínes Auto — a nice little car
mit seiner kléínen Frau — with his little wife
ich wusste nicht, dass seine Frau so kléín ist — I didn't know his wife was so small or little
eine kléíne, hübsche Wohnung — a small, pretty flat (Brit) or apartment
eine hübsche kléíne Wohnung — a nice little flat (Brit) or apartment
mein kléíner Bruder — my little brother
er ist kléíner als sein Bruder — he's smaller than his brother
kléín für sein Alter — small or little for his age
macht euch ein bisschen kléíner! — squeeze up closer
kléín aber oho (inf) — small but impressive
ganz kléín (und hässlich) werden (inf) — to look humiliated or deflated
im Kleinen — in miniature
kléíne Kinder kléíne Sorgen, große Kinder große Sorgen (prov) —
um ein Kleines zu... (geh) — a little or a trifle too...
See:kléínen Augenblick, bitte! — just one moment, please
einen Kopf kléíner als jd sein — to be a head shorter than sb
3) (= geringfügig) little, small, slight; Betrag, Summe little, smallbeim kléínsten Schreck — at the slightest or smallest shock
das kléínere Übel — the lesser evil
ein paar kléínere Fehler — a few minor mistakes
eine kléínere Unpässlichkeit — a minor ailment
er ist ein kléíner Geist — he is small-minded
der kléíne Mann — the ordinary citizen, the man in the street
ein kléíner Ganove — a small-time or petty crook
die Kleinen fängt man or werden gehängt, die Großen lässt man laufen (prov) — it's always the big fish that get away
sein Vater war (ein) kléíner Beamter — his father was a minor civil servant
See:→ Fisch5) (= armselig) Verhältnisse humble, lowly, modest6) Prüfung intermediate2. adv1) (= in kleiner Schrift) smaller schreibt sehr kléín — he writes very small, his writing is very small
ein Wort kléín drucken — to print a word without a capital
kléín gedruckt — in small print
kléín gemustert — small-patterned
kléín kariert (Stoff) — finely checked or chequered (Brit) or checkered (US)
See:2)etw kléíner stellen or drehen — to turn sth down
3)kléín anfangen — to start off in a small waykléín beigeben (inf) — to give in
kléín geraten sein (Gegenstand) — to have come out a little (too) small; (Mensch) to be a bit small
kléín gewachsen — short, small; (Baum) small
* * *1) (small in size: He is only a little boy; when she was little (= a child).) little2) (not tall; smaller than usual: a short man.) short3) (little in size, degree, importance etc; not large or great: She was accompanied by a small boy of about six; There's only a small amount of sugar left; She cut the meat up small for the baby.) small4) (not doing something on a large scale: He's a small businessman.) small5) ((of the letters of the alphabet) not capital: The teacher showed the children how to write a capital G and a small g.) small* * *[klain]I. adjsie fährt ein \kleines Auto she drives a small [or little] carsie hat ein schnuckeliges \kleines Auto she's got a nice little carer ist ein \kleiner Schlingel he's a little rascalim \kleinen Format in a small format▪ \klein geschnitten finely choppedetw \klein hacken to chop up sth sep\klein gehackte Zwiebeln finely chopped onionsim K\kleinen on a small scalebis ins K\kleinste [right] down to the smallest detail, in minute detaileinen Kopf \kleiner sein als jd to be a head shorter than sbder \kleine Peter/die \kleine Anna little Peter/Anna[jdm] etw \klein schneiden to cut up sth sep [into small pieces] [for sb]; s.a. Bier, Buchstabe, Finger, Terz, Zeh2. (Kleidung) smallhaben Sie das gleiche Modell auch in \kleiner? do you have the same style but in a size smaller?▪ jdm zu \klein sein to be too small for sbetw \kleiner machen to make sth smaller, to take in [or up] sth sepsein \kleiner Bruder his little [or younger] brothervon \klein auf from childhood [or an early age4. (kurz) shortein \kleiner Vorsprung a short [or small] start5. (kurz dauernd) shorteine \kleine Pause machen to have a short [or little] breakein \klein[es] bisschen [o \klein wenig] a little bit7. (geringer Betrag) smallein \kleines Gehalt a small [or low] salary8. (Wechselgeld) smallhaben Sie es nicht \kleiner? haven't you got anything smaller?9. (geringfügig) smalldie \kleinste Bewegung the slightest movementein \kleiner Fehler/Verstoß a minor mistake/violationeine \kleine Übelkeit a slight feeling of nauseaer fing als \kleiner Portier in dem Hotel an his first job in the hotel was as a lowly porterein \kleiner Bauer a small farmerein \kleiner Ganove a petty [or small-time] crookdie \kleinen Leute ordinary peopleaus \kleinen Verhältnissen stammen to come from a humble background11. (erniedrigt) small12. (weniger intensiv) low13. (in kleiner Schrift)etw \klein schreiben to write sth in small letters14. MATH\kleinste Fehlerquadrate least error squares\kleinster gemeinsamer Nenner lowest common denominator\kleinstes gemeinsames Vielfaches lowest common multiple15.▶ im K\kleinen wie im Großen in little things as well as in big ones▶ die K\kleinen [o \kleinen Gauner] hängt man, die Großen lässt man laufen (prov) the small fry get caught, while the big fish get away▶ \klein, aber oho (fam) small but eminently capable [or he/she packs a powerful punch]; s.a. Fakultas, LatinumII. adv▶ \klein anfangen (fam: seine Karriere ganz unten beginnen) to start at the bottom; (mit ganz wenig beginnen) to start off in a small way▶ \klein beigeben to give in [quietly]* * *1.das Kleid ist mir zu klein — the dress is too small for me
ein kleines Bier — a small beer; ≈ a half[-pint]
etwas klein hacken — chop something up [small]
Zwiebeln klein schneiden — chop up onions [small]
etwas klein machen — cut something up small; (ugs.): (aufbrauchen) get through or (sl.) blow something
auf kleinstem Raum — in the minimum of space
sie ist klein [von Gestalt/für ihr Alter] — she is small [in stature/for her age]
er ist [einen Kopf] kleiner als ich — he is [a head] shorter than me or shorter than I am [by a head]
im Kleinen — in miniature; on a small scale
klein, aber oho — he/she may be small, but he/she certainly makes up for it
klein, aber fein — little, but very nice
2) (jung) little <brother, sister>als ich [noch] klein war — when I was small or little
von klein auf — from an early age; s. auch Kleine I, 2, III
3) (von kurzer Dauer) little, short < while>; short <walk, break>; short, brief <delay, introduction>; brief < moment>4) (von geringer Menge) small <family, amount, audience, staff>; small, low < salary>; low < price>kleines Geld haben — have some [small] change
einen Schein klein machen — (ugs.): (wechseln) change a note
kann mir jemand ein Fünfzigeuroschein klein machen? — (ugs.) can anyone give me change for a fifty-euro note?
haben Sie es klein? — (ugs.) do you have the right money?
5) (von geringem Ausmaß) light < refreshment>; small < party, gift>; scant, little < attention>; slight <cold, indisposition>; slight, small <mistake, irregularity>; minor < event, error>das kleinere Übel — the lesser evil; the lesser of the two evils
ein klein[es] bisschen — a little or tiny bit
bis ins Kleinste — down to the smallest or tiniest detail
der kleine Mann — the ordinary citizen; the man in the street
die kleinen Leute — ordinary people; the man sing. in the street
klein anfangen — (ugs.) start off in a small way
7)ganz klein [und hässlich] werden — become meek and subdued
8)2.ein kleiner Geist — (engstirnig) a narrow-minded person; (beschränkt) a person of limited intellect
die Heizung klein/kleiner [ein]stellen — turn the heating down low/lower
klein gedruckt — in small print postpos.
klein kariert — <skirt, shirt, etc.> with a small check
klein machen — (Kinderspr.) do number one
klein geschrieben werden — (ugs.) count for [very] little ( bei with); (child lang.); s. auch beigeben 2.
* * *A. adj1. small (auch klein gewachsen); besonders attr und gefühlsbetont: little; (winzig) tiny; Finger, Zehe: little; Buchstabe: small;ein rundlicher kleiner Mann a chubby little man;sie ist von uns allen die Kleinste she is the smallest of us;als ich noch klein war when I was a little boy ( oder girl);er ist doch noch klein he’s only small ( oder a child); zu einem Kind: he’s much smaller than you, remember;von klein auf from an early age, since childhood, since I was etc a child;kleine Augen haben (müde aussehen) look tired;kleine Rolle small ( oder bit) part;kleiner Bauer/Geschäftsmann small farmer/businessman;seine kleinen Intrigen/Launen his little intrigues/moods;es ist ein kleiner Anfang it’s just a start;der kleine Mann the man in the street;kleine Leute ordinary people;aus kleinen Verhältnissen stammen come from a humble background;und er hat daran kein kleines Verdienst and it’s no small thanks to him3. (jünger) little, younger;mein kleiner Bruder my little ( oder younger) brother4. Pause, Unterbrechung etc: short, brief5. (gering) small;auf kleiner Flamme kochen cook on a low flame6.im Kleinen on a small scale, engS. in miniature;bis ins Kleinste down to the last detail7. MUS:es klein haben (Betrag) have the right change;klein, aber fein good things come in small packages;B. adv1. small;klein gedruckt in small print;klein gemustert with a small pattern, small-patterned;klein gehackt finely chopped;klein gewachsen small, short;klein hacken chop (up) fine;klein schneiden (Holz, Fleisch etc) cut up into small pieces;2. fig:klein anfangen start off small, start from small beginnings;klein beigeben give in;klein machen kinderspr do number one* * *1.1) little; small <format, letter>; little <finger, toe>; small, short < steps>ein kleines Bier — a small beer; ≈ a half[-pint]
etwas klein hacken — chop something up [small]
Zwiebeln klein schneiden — chop up onions [small]
etwas klein machen — cut something up small; (ugs.): (aufbrauchen) get through or (sl.) blow something
sie ist klein [von Gestalt/für ihr Alter] — she is small [in stature/for her age]
er ist [einen Kopf] kleiner als ich — he is [a head] shorter than me or shorter than I am [by a head]
im Kleinen — in miniature; on a small scale
klein, aber oho — he/she may be small, but he/she certainly makes up for it
klein, aber fein — little, but very nice
2) (jung) little <brother, sister>als ich [noch] klein war — when I was small or little
von klein auf — from an early age; s. auch Kleine I, 2, III
3) (von kurzer Dauer) little, short < while>; short <walk, break>; short, brief <delay, introduction>; brief < moment>4) (von geringer Menge) small <family, amount, audience, staff>; small, low < salary>; low < price>kleines Geld haben — have some [small] change
einen Schein klein machen — (ugs.): (wechseln) change a note
kann mir jemand ein Fünfzigeuroschein klein machen? — (ugs.) can anyone give me change for a fifty-euro note?
haben Sie es klein? — (ugs.) do you have the right money?
5) (von geringem Ausmaß) light < refreshment>; small <party, gift>; scant, little < attention>; slight <cold, indisposition>; slight, small <mistake, irregularity>; minor <event, error>das kleinere Übel — the lesser evil; the lesser of the two evils
ein klein[es] bisschen — a little or tiny bit
bis ins Kleinste — down to the smallest or tiniest detail
der kleine Mann — the ordinary citizen; the man in the street
die kleinen Leute — ordinary people; the man sing. in the street
klein anfangen — (ugs.) start off in a small way
7)ganz klein [und hässlich] werden — become meek and subdued
8)2.ein kleiner Geist — (engstirnig) a narrow-minded person; (beschränkt) a person of limited intellect
die Heizung klein/kleiner [ein]stellen — turn the heating down low/lower
klein gedruckt — in small print postpos.
klein kariert — <skirt, shirt, etc.> with a small check
klein machen — (Kinderspr.) do number one
klein geschrieben werden — (ugs.) count for [very] little ( bei with); (child lang.); s. auch beigeben 2.
* * *adj.little adj.lower adj.petite adj.petty adj.short adj.slight adj.small adj.small-sized adj.smallish adj.wee adj. -
12 camicia
f (pl -cie) shirtcamicia sportiva sports shirtcamicia da notte nightdress* * *camicia s.f.1 ( da uomo) shirt; ( da donna, per giorno) blouse: camicia da notte, ( da uomo) nightshirt; ( da donna) nightgown (o nightdress); camicia di forza, strait-jacket; in camicia, in one's shirt; in maniche di camicia, in one's shirtsleeves; sparato della camicia, shirtfront // le Camicie Nere, the Black Shirts; le Camicie Rosse, the Red Shirts // (cuc.) uova in camicia, poached eggs // è nato con la camicia, he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth // dare via anche la camicia, to give away the shirt off one's back // lasciare qlcu. in camicia, to reduce s.o. to beggary (o to leave s.o. in the lurch); ridursi in camicia, to lose everything // perdere anche la camicia, to lose everything; giocarsi la camicia, to lose the shirt off one's back // chi lavora ha una camicia, chi non lavora ne ha due, (prov.) the more one works the less one has2 (tecn.) jacket, liner, sleeve: camicia d'acqua, water jacket; camicia d'aria, air jacket; camicia ( del cilindro), (cylinder) liner; camicia refrigerante, wet sleeve3 (edil.) plaster bond4 ( copertina di una fascicolo) wrapper.* * *[ka'mitʃa] camicia (-cie)1. sf1) (da uomo) shirt, (da donna) blouse2) (Tecn : involucro) jacket2.* * *1) (da uomo) shirt; (da donna) blouse2) (cartellina per documenti) folder3) tecn. ing. jacket4) gastr.•camicia di forza — med. straitjacket
camicia da notte — nightdress, nightshirt, nightgown AE
- cie nere — stor. Blackshirts
••* * *camiciapl. - cie, -ce /ka'mit∫a, t∫e/ ⇒ 35sostantivo f.1 (da uomo) shirt; (da donna) blouse; essere in maniche di camicia to be in one's shirt-sleeves (anche fig.)2 (cartellina per documenti) folder3 tecn. ing. jacket4 gastr. uova in camicia poached eggsessere nato con la camicia to be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth; ridursi in camicia to lose one's shirt; sudare sette -cie to sweat blood\camicia di forza med. straitjacket; camicia da notte nightdress, nightshirt, nightgown AE; - cie nere stor. Blackshirts. -
13 contenere
"to contain;Enthalten;possuir"* * *contain, hold( reprimere) repress( limitare) limit* * *contenere v.tr.1 to contain, to hold*; to include, to comprise: la valigetta contiene documenti, the briefcase contains documents; l'acqua del mare contiene molti sali in soluzione, sea water holds many salts in solution; questi libri contengono molte verità, these books contain many truths; questa bevanda contiene un'alta percentuale di alcol, this drink contains a high percentage of alcohol; la valle contiene due piccole cittadine, the valley contains two small towns; il cinema può contenere 150 spettatori, the cinema can hold 150 spectators2 ( frenare) to contain, to control; ( reprimere) to restrain, to repress, to keep* in; ( limitare) to limit, to curb: contenere il proprio entusiasmo, to contain (o to control) one's enthusiasm; contenere i propri sentimenti, to repress one's feelings (o to keep back one's feelings); contenere le spese, to control expenditures; contenere le tariffe, to control rates (o to set low rates); contenere l'inflazione, to curb inflation; contenere il disavanzo della bilancia dei pagamenti, to curb (o to check) the balance of payments deficit.◘ contenersi v.intr.pron. (non com.) ( comportarsi) to behave, to act: non sapere come contenere, not to know how to behave (o not to know what to do)◆ v.rifl. ( dominarsi) to contain oneself, to control oneself, to restrain oneself: non potevano contenere dalla gioia, they could not contain themselves for joy; non potevano contenere dal ridere, they could not help laughing.* * *1. [konte'nere]vb irreg vt1) (racchiudere) to contain, (sogg : recipienti, locali pubblici) to hold, (cinema, veicoli) to hold, seat2) (frenare: entusiasmo, sentimenti, epidemia) to contain, (truppe, avanzata nemica) to hold in check2. vr (contenersi)to contain o.s* * *[konte'nere] 1.verbo transitivo1) (racchiudere) to contain [sostanza, informazioni, errori]2) (avere una capienza) [veicolo, stanza, edificio] to accommodate [ persone]; [teatro, scatole] to hold* [persone, oggetti]3) fig. (frenare) to hold* back, to restrain [ folla]; to control, to hold* down [disoccupazione, inflazione]; to contain, to hold* down [ costi]; to hold* back, to check [emozioni, lacrime]2.verbo pronominale contenersi1) (dominarsi) to control oneself2) (limitarsi)* * *contenere/konte'nere/ [93]1 (racchiudere) to contain [sostanza, informazioni, errori]2 (avere una capienza) [veicolo, stanza, edificio] to accommodate [ persone]; [teatro, scatole] to hold* [persone, oggetti]3 fig. (frenare) to hold* back, to restrain [ folla]; to control, to hold* down [disoccupazione, inflazione]; to contain, to hold* down [ costi]; to hold* back, to check [emozioni, lacrime]II contenersi verbo pronominale1 (dominarsi) to control oneself2 (limitarsi) - rsi nelle spese to cut down on spending. -
14 intrattenere
entertainintrattenere buoni rapporti con qualcuno be on good terms with s.o.* * *intrattenere v.tr. to entertain; (ospiti) to play host to (s.o.): ci intrattenne con i racconti dei suoi viaggi, he entertained us (o kept us amused) with stories about his travels; puoi intrattenerlo mentre sarò fuori?, can you entertain him while I am out? // intrattenere una corrispondenza con qlcu., to maintain a correspondence with s.o.◘ intrattenersi v.intr.pron.1 (fermarsi) to stop: si intrattenne a chiacchierare con lei, she stopped to have a chat with her; si intrattenne qui per circa un'ora, he stopped here for about an hour2 (dilungarsi) to dwell* (upon sthg.), to linger (over sthg.): intrattenere su un argomento, to dwell upon a subject.* * *1. [intratte'nere]vb irreg vt1) (divertire) to entertain, (chiacchierando) to engage in conversation2) (rapporti) to have, maintain2. vip (intrattenersi)(fermarsi: con ospiti) to lingerintrattenersi su — (argomento, questione) to dwell on
* * *[intratte'nere] 1.verbo transitivo1) to entertain [persona, pubblico]2) (avere)intrattenere buoni, cattivi rapporti con qcn. — to keep up a good, bad relationship with sb.
intrattenere relazioni amichevoli con qcn. — to be on a friendly footing with sb
3) (discorrere)2.intrattenere qcn. su qcs. — to speak to sb. about sth
verbo pronominale intrattenersi1) (fermarsi) to stay, to linger-rsi con qcn. — to have a consultation with sb.
-rsi su qcs. — to dwell on sth
* * *intrattenere/intratte'nere/ [93]1 to entertain [persona, pubblico]2 (avere) intrattenere buoni, cattivi rapporti con qcn. to keep up a good, bad relationship with sb.; intrattenere relazioni amichevoli con qcn. to be on a friendly footing with sb.3 (discorrere) intrattenere qcn. su qcs. to speak to sb. about sth.II intrattenersi verbo pronominale1 (fermarsi) to stay, to linger2 (soffermarsi a parlare) -rsi con qcn. to have a consultation with sb.; -rsi su qcs. to dwell on sth. -
15 mantenere
"to maintain, to keep;Beibehalten, Einhalten;manter"* * *keepfamiglia keep, maintainin buono stato maintainmantenersi in forma keep in shape* * *mantenere v.tr.1 to keep*, to maintain, to preserve: manteniamo ancora vive queste tradizioni di famiglia, we still keep alive (o preserve) these family traditions; mantenere agile il corpo, to keep fit; mantenere le apparenze, to keep up appearances; mantenere buone relazioni con qlcu., to maintain good relations with s.o.; mantenere l'equilibrio, to keep one's balance; mantenere in vita qlcu., to keep s.o. alive; mantenere l'ordine, to keep (o to maintain) order; mantenere la pace, to keep the peace; (mil.) mantenere una posizione, to hold a position; mantenere i prezzi alti, to keep prices high (o to keep up prices) // mantenere la linea, (serbarsi snello) to keep one's figure2 (sostentare) to maintain, to sustain, to support, to keep*: mantenere la famiglia, to maintain (o to keep o to support) one's family; mantenere un'istituzione benefica, to support a charitable institution; si fa mantenere dalla moglie, he lets his wife keep him3 (conservare in buono stato) to maintain: mantenere le strade, to maintain roads4 (rispettare) to keep*: l'aereo mantiene l'orario, the aircraft is making good time; mantenere la parola data, to keep one's word; mantenere una promessa, to keep a promise; mantenere un segreto, to keep a secret5 (sostenere) to maintain; to support: quel che ho detto lo mantengo, I maintain what I have said; mantenere un'opinione, to maintain an opinion6 (inform.) to hold*.◘ mantenersi v.intr.pron. to keep*: in frigo la carne si mantiene più a lungo, meat keeps longer in the fridge; mantenere fresco, to keep cool; spero che il tempo si mantenga bello la prossima settimana, I hope the weather keeps fine next week; mantenere a galla, to keep afloat; mantenere giovane, to keep young; mantenere in buona salute, to keep fit (o in good health); mantenere in contatto con qlcu., to keep in touch with s.o.◆ v.rifl. (sostentarsi) to earn one's living, to subsist, to keep* oneself: mi mantengo facendo il cameriere, I earn my living as a waiter; non avere come, da mantenere, to have insufficient means.* * *1. [mante'nere]vb irreg vt1) (gen) to keep, (decisione) to stand by, abide by, (promessa) to keep, maintain, (tradizione) to maintain, uphold, (edificio) to maintainmantenere l'equilibrio/la linea — to keep one's balance/one's figure
mantenere l'ordine Polizia — to maintain law and order, (in assemblea ecc) to keep order
2) (famiglia) to maintain, support2. vr (mantenersi)mantenersi calmo/giovane — to stay o keep o remain calm/young
2) (sostentarsi) to keep o.s.si mantiene facendo la cameriera — (studentessa) she supports herself by waitressing
3. vip (mantenersi)(cibi) to keep* * *[mante'nere] 1.verbo transitivo1) (tenere, far durare) to maintain [temperatura, velocità]; to keep*, to preserve [ pace]; to keep*, to maintain [ legami]; to keep* [ segreto]mantenere la calma — to keep one's calm o cool o temper, to stay cool
mantenere in vita qcn. — to keep sb. alive
2) (tenere fede a) to keep*, to fulfil BE, to fulfill AE [ promessa]3) (conservare) to hold* [posizione, primato]; to keep* [ abitudini]4) (sostenere finanziariamente) to keep*, to maintain [famiglia, amante]; to maintain [ stile di vita]2.verbo pronominale mantenersi1) (conservarsi) [ cibo] to keep*; [ tempo] to hold*- rsi giovane — to keep o stay young
- rsi in forma — to keep oneself in trim o shape, to keep fit
2) (finanziarsi) to earn one's living, to keep* oneself3) (restare)-rsi fedele a qcn. — to be faithful to sb
* * *mantenere/mante'nere/ [93]1 (tenere, far durare) to maintain [ temperatura, velocità]; to keep*, to preserve [ pace]; to keep*, to maintain [ legami]; to keep* [ segreto]; mantenere la calma to keep one's calm o cool o temper, to stay cool; mantenere le distanze to stand aloof; mantenere in vita qcn. to keep sb. alive; mantenere giovane to keep young2 (tenere fede a) to keep*, to fulfil BE, to fulfill AE [ promessa]; mantengo quello che ho detto I stand by what I said3 (conservare) to hold* [ posizione, primato]; to keep* [ abitudini]4 (sostenere finanziariamente) to keep*, to maintain [ famiglia, amante]; to maintain [ stile di vita]II mantenersi verbo pronominale1 (conservarsi) [ cibo] to keep*; [ tempo] to hold*; se il tempo si mantiene al bello if the fine weather holds; - rsi giovane to keep o stay young; - rsi in buona salute to keep oneself healthy; - rsi in forma to keep oneself in trim o shape, to keep fit2 (finanziarsi) to earn one's living, to keep* oneself3 (restare) -rsi fedele a qcn. to be faithful to sb. -
16 ritenere
( credere) believe* * *ritenere v.tr.1 to hold*, to detain, to stop, to retain, to keep* (anche fig.): non può ritenere il cibo, he cannot keep his food down; ritenere le lacrime, to keep back (o to hold back o to check) one's tears; ritenere il nemico, to hold the enemy back; ritenere qlcu. prigioniero, to keep s.o. prisoner // (med.) ritenere le urine, to retain urine2 (fig.) ( ricordare) to remember: non so ritenere quello che leggo, I cannot remember what I read; ritenere qlco. a memoria, to remember sthg. by heart3 ( credere) to think*, to hold*, to believe; ( considerare) to consider, to regard: se ritieni di aver sbagliato, scusati, if you think you've made a mistake, apologise; ritengo sia un bene per voi andare a casa, I think you'd better go home; ho ritenuto di far bene, I believed I was doing right; ho ritenuto necessario dirglielo, I deemed it necessary to tell him; non lo ritengo possibile, I do not think it possible; non lo ritengo un uomo onesto, I do not consider him an honest man; tutti lo ritengono una vittima, everybody regards him (as) a victim; (dir.) il tribunale ritenne che..., the court held that...4 (econ.) to withold*, to hold* back, to keep* back: ritenere il denaro, to hold back money; (amm.) le rate del mutuo saranno ritenute dallo stipendio, the instalments of the loan will be withheld from the salary.* * *1. [rite'nere]vb irreg vt1) (considerare) to think, believe, consider2) (trattenere: denaro) to withhold, deduct, (nozioni, concetti) to retainho una memoria così labile che non riesco a ritenere nulla — my memory is so poor that I can't seem to retain anything
3) (umidità, liquidi) to retain2. vr (ritenersi)to consider o.s.* * *[rite'nere] 1.verbo transitivo1) (considerare, stimare) to consider, to reckon, to think*; (credere) to believe, to hold*ritenere qcn. reponsabile — to hold sb. responsible
si ritiene che sia ricco — he is supposed o believed to be rich
2) med. to retain [ urina]2.* * *ritenere/rite'nere/ [93]1 (considerare, stimare) to consider, to reckon, to think*; (credere) to believe, to hold*; ritenere qcn. reponsabile to hold sb. responsible; lo ritengo un insulto I see it as an insult; ritengo che sia mio dovere avvertirla I consider it my duty to warn you; ritenere necessario fare to consider it necessary to do; l'operazione fu ritenuta un grande successo the operation was judged a great success; si ritiene che sia ricco he is supposed o believed to be rich2 med. to retain [ urina]II ritenersi verbo pronominaleto consider oneself, to regard oneself; - rsi privilegiato to consider oneself (to be) privileged; non mi ritengo soddisfatto I'm not completely satisfied. -
17 sostenere
support( affermare) maintain* * *sostenere v.tr.1 to support, to hold* up, to sustain: l'ho sostenuto col braccio, I supported him with my arm; sostenere qlcu. per la vita, to hold s.o. up by the waist; il muro è sostenuto da pali, the wall is supported (o propped up) by posts; tutto il peso era sostenuto da una grossa corda, the entire weight was supported by a thick rope // la speranza ci sostiene, hope gives us strength2 ( portare) to carry, to take*: questo ponte non può sostenere più di dieci tonnellate, this bridge cannot carry more than ten tons; il tavolino non può sostenere tutto quel peso, the table can't take all that weight3 ( appoggiare) to back (up), to support, to uphold*; ( difendere) to defend: fu sostenuto da suo padre in tutti i modi, he was backed (up) by his father in every way; questa teoria è sostenuta dall'esperienza e dai fatti, this theory is supported by experience and by facts; sostenere una teoria, to back up a theory; sostenere una causa, una dottrina, to uphold (o to support o to defend) a cause, a doctrine; sono pronto a sostenere il mio punto di vista, I am ready to uphold (o to defend) my point of view; sostenere una candidatura, to back a candidacy; sostenere un partito, to support a party; ( con finanziamenti) to back a party; il giornale ha sostenuto la sua campagna elettorale, the newspaper backed his election campaign // (dir.): sostenere un'accusa, to support a charge; sostenere la difesa di qlcu. in giudizio, to defend s.o. in court // (econ.): sostenere i prezzi, to peg (o to support) prices; sostenere una moneta, to back (o to support) a currency // sostenere un amico, to stand by a friend // sostenere il buon nome, la reputazione della famiglia, to keep up the good name, the reputation of one's family4 ( asserire) to maintain, to assert, to uphold*: l'ho detto e lo sostengo, I said it and I maintain it; sostiene d'averlo visto, he maintains (o asserts) that he saw it; sostenere la propria innocenza, to maintain that one is innocent (o to assert one's innocence); sostenere la verità, to uphold the truth5 ( resistere a) to resist; to withstand*: sostenere un attacco nemico, to resist an enemy attack; sostenere il fuoco nemico, to withstand enemy fire6 ( sopportare) to bear*; to stand*, to endure; ( reggere) to stand* up to: sostenere le spese di qlco., to bear the cost of sthg.; sostenere perdite, to sustain losses; sostenere la concorrenza, to stand up to (o to meet) competition; sostenere il confronto con..., to stand (o to bear) comparison with...; sostenere un interrogatorio, to undergo questioning; sostenere una prova, to stand a test; gli argini non hanno sostenuto la pressione dell'acqua, the banks did not stand up to the pressure of the water; riuscì a sostenere la tensione per un lungo periodo, he succeeded in standing up to the strain for a long time; non so come riesca a sostenere questo ritmo di vita, I don't know how she stands this pace8 ( esercitare) to hold*: sostenere la presidenza, to hold the presidency; sostenere un incarico, to hold (o to occupy) a position9 ( rinvigorire) to strengthen, to sustain: un buon caffè ti sosterrà per qualche ora, a good cup of coffee will keep you going for a few hours.◘ sostenersi v.rifl. o intr.pron.1 ( tenersi in piedi) to stand* (up) (anche fig.): ( appoggiarsi) to support oneself; to lean*: cammina sostenendosi con un bastone, he walks with a stick; si sosteneva al muro, he was leaning against the wall; è un'ipotesi che non si sostiene, it's a hypothesis that isn't convincing (o doesn't hold water); sostenere reciprocamente, to back each other up2 ( sostentarsi) to sustain oneself, to keep* up one's strength: deve sostenere con cibi molto nutrienti, he must sustain himself (o keep up his strength) with nourishing food3 ( mantenersi) to support oneself, to keep* oneself: guadagna appena il necessario per sostenere, he hardly makes enough to keep himself; è un giornale che si sostiene con finanziamenti privati, it is a newspaper with private (financial) backing.* * *1. [soste'nere]vb irreg vt1) (gen : tenere su) to support, hold up, (con medicina) to sustain2) (candidato, partito) to support, back, (famiglia) to supportsostenere qn — (moralmente) to be a support to sb, (difendere) to stand up for sb, take sb's part
3) (attacco, shock) to stand up to, withstand, (sguardo) to bear, stand, (sforzo) to keep up, sustain, (esame) to takesostenere il confronto — to bear o stand comparison
sostenere delle spese — to meet o incur expenses
la tesi da lui sostenuta è che... — he maintains that...
5) Teatro Cine2. vr (sostenersi)1) (tenersi su) to hold o.s. up, support o.s., (con medicine) to keep o.s. going, keep one's strength upsostenersi al muro — (appoggiarsi) to hold on to the wall, lean on the wall
2) (uso reciproco) to hold each other up, (fig : moralmente) to stand by each other, support each other* * *[soste'nere] 1.verbo transitivo1) (reggere) to support, to sustain, to bear*, to carry [ peso]; to support, to prop (up) [ muro]; to prop [ tetto]; to hold* up [ scaffale]; to support [ferito, malato]2) fig. (appoggiare) to back (up), to stand* by, to prop up [ persona]; to back, to support [partito, candidato causa]; to prop up, to sustain [economia, regime]; to defend, to uphold* [idea, principio, teoria]ti sosterrò fino in fondo — I'm with you o behind you all the way
4) (affermare) to claim, to assert, to maintain6) (affrontare) to take*, to stand*, to sit* (for) BE [esami, prove]7) teatr. to play, to act [ parte]8) fig. (nutrire) to nourish, to give* strength to2.verbo pronominale sostenersi1) (reggersi in piedi) to stand* up2) (mantenersi in forma) to sustain oneself3) (economicamente) to earn one's living, to keep* oneself* * *sostenere/soste'nere/ [93]1 (reggere) to support, to sustain, to bear*, to carry [ peso]; to support, to prop (up) [ muro]; to prop [ tetto]; to hold* up [ scaffale]; to support [ferito, malato]2 fig. (appoggiare) to back (up), to stand* by, to prop up [ persona]; to back, to support [partito, candidato causa]; to prop up, to sustain [economia, regime]; to defend, to uphold* [idea, principio, teoria]; ti sosterrò fino in fondo I'm with you o behind you all the way4 (affermare) to claim, to assert, to maintain; si può sostenere che it's arguable that; sostenere il proprio punto di vista to argue one's point; sostenere di essere innocente to claim to be innocent5 fig. (sopportare, fronteggiare, tollerare) to bear* [ tensione]; to stand* [ confronto]; sostenere forti spese to go to great expense; non riusciva a sostenere il suo sguardo he couldn't meet her eye6 (affrontare) to take*, to stand*, to sit* (for) BE [esami, prove]7 teatr. to play, to act [ parte]8 fig. (nutrire) to nourish, to give* strength toII sostenersi verbo pronominale1 (reggersi in piedi) to stand* up2 (mantenersi in forma) to sustain oneself3 (economicamente) to earn one's living, to keep* oneself. -
18 tenere
1. v/t hold(conservare, mantenere) keep( gestire) runspazio take upconferenza givetenere d'occhio keep an eye on, watch2. v/i hold (on)tenere a ( dare importanza a) care aboutsports support* * *tenere v.tr.1 to hold* (anche fig.); ( mantenere, conservare) to keep* (anche fig.): tenere in mano qlco., to hold sthg. in one's hands; tenere in braccio un bambino, to hold a baby in one's arms; tenere le mani in tasca, to keep one's hands in one's pocket; tenere un cibo in caldo, to keep food hot; tenere la lingua a posto, to hold one's tongue; tenere la finestra aperta, to keep the window open; ho tenuto in, a casa il bambino, I have kept the child in; ci ha tenuto in piedi per due ore, he kept us standing for two hours; tenere in vita qlcu., to keep s.o. alive; tenere insieme, to hold together; due colonne tengono su il soffitto, two pillars hold up the ceiling; tenere su il morale a qlcu., to bolster s.o.'s morale; tenere su la testa, to hold one's head up; posso tenere i guanti?, may I keep my gloves on?; tiene le chiavi della macchina sulla scrivania, he keeps the car keys on his desk; tenere stretto qlco., to hold on tightly to sthg. // tientelo per te, keep it under your hat // tenere buono qlcu., to keep s.o. quiet; è un bambino così vivace che non so come tenerlo, this child is so lively that I don't know how to keep him under control // tenere qlcu. informato, al corrente di qlco., to keep s.o. informed (o to let s.o. know) about sthg.; tenere qlcu. all'oscuro di qlco., to keep s.o. in the dark about sthg.; tenere qlco. nascosto a qlcu., to keep sthg. from s.o. // tenere presente qlco., to bear sthg. in mind: tieni presente che..., bear in mind that... // tenere a mente qlco., to keep sthg. in mind // tenere in ordine, to keep in order; tenere a posto, to keep tidy; tenere da conto qlco., to treat sthg. with care // tenere il posto a qlcu., to keep a seat for s.o., ( di lavoro) to keep a job (open) for s.o. // tenere le parti di qlcu., to side with s.o. // tenere una promessa, to keep a promise // tenere il diario, to keep one's diary // (aut.): tenere la destra, la sinistra, to keep to the right, to the left; una macchina che tiene bene la strada, a car that holds the road well // (comm.): nel nostro negozio non teniamo questa merce, we don't keep these goods in our shop; tenere merci in magazzino, to stock goods; tenere la cassa, to be in charge of the cash; tenere i conti, la contabilità, to keep accounts, the books; tenere il resto, to keep the change; tenere alti, bassi i prezzi, to keep prices up, down; tenere a bada i creditori, (amer.) to stall off creditors // tenere a cresima un bambino, to act as godparent to a child3 ( avere) to keep*, to have: tenere una cameriera, to keep (o to have) a maid // tengo famiglia, (dial.) I've got a family to support4 ( gestire) to keep*, to run*, to manage: tenere un negozio, to keep a shop; tenere un'azienda, una scuola, to run a business, a school // tenere una carica pubblica, to hold a public office5 ( occupare) to take* up: tennero il forte per due mesi, they held the fort for two months; questa scrivania tiene troppo posto, this desk takes up too much room6 ( trattenere) to keep*, to hold*: l'influenza l'ha tenuto a letto un paio di giorni, the flu kept him in bed for a couple of days; i vigili tenevano indietro la gente, the policemen were keeping (o holding) back people; tenere qlcu. per il braccio, to hold s.o. by the arm; tenere le lacrime, to restrain one's tears; tenere il fiato, to hold one's breath // tenersi la pancia dal ridere, (fam.) to hold one's sides with laughter7 ( contenere) to hold*, to contain: questa bottiglia tiene un litro, this bottle holds (o contains) a litre8 ( considerare) to consider, to regard, to hold*: tenere caro qlco., to hold sthg. dear; tenere per certo, to take (o to accept) as given; l'ho sempre tenuto per un buon ragazzo, (non com.) I have always considered him to be (o regarded him as) a good boy; tenere una notizia per vera, to take news as true // tientelo per detto, take the lesson to heart9 ( organizzare) to hold*; ( fare) to deliver: tenere una riunione, to hold a meeting; tenere un discorso, to deliver a speech; tenere una lezione, to give a lesson10 ( liquido, gas, non lasciarlo passare) to hold*: barile che tiene l'acqua, barrel that holds water (o that is watertight); questa stoffa tiene l'acqua, this material is waterproof◆ v. intr.1 ( non perdere) to be watertight: il serbatoio non tiene bene, the tank isn't watertight; il rubinetto non tiene, the tap leaks2 ( resistere) to hold*: questa corda non terrà a lungo, this rope will not hold long; tieni duro, non cedere, hold on, don't give in // non c'è scusa che tenga, (fam.) there is no excuse for it // tenere dietro a qlcu., ( seguirlo) to follow s.o.3 ( dare importanza) to care; ( desiderare) to like: tenere alle apparenze, to attach great importance to appearances; terrei molto a incontrarlo, I would like very much to meet him; tiene molto ai suoi titoli, he is very proud of his titles; non ci tengo, I don't care (for it)4 ( parteggiare) to support (s.o.): tenere per una squadra di calcio, to support a football team; tenere dalla parte dei contribuenti, to support (o to side with) taxpayers5 ( assomigliare) (non com.) to take* after (s.o.): tenere dal padre, dalla madre, to take after one's father, one's mother.◘ tenersi v.rifl.1 to keep* (oneself), to hold* (oneself); to stand*: tieniti alla ringhiera, hold on to the banister; tienti fermo, hold (o keep) still; tienti fuori dalle loro discussioni, keep out of their discussions; tienti lontano da questi luoghi, keep away from these places // egli si tenne sulle sue, he was rather reserved (o stiff) // tenere in contatto con qlcu., to keep in touch with s.o. // tenere in esercizio, to keep one's hand in // tenere indietro, to stand back; tenere in piedi, to keep on one's feet; tenere a destra, to keep to the right; tenere pronto, to keep ready2 ( considerarsi) to hold* oneself, to consider oneself: non mi tengo responsabile di ciò, I do not hold myself responsible for it4 ( attenersi) to stick*, to follow (sthg.): tienti alle sue istruzioni, follow his instructions; tienti al testo, stick to the text; tenere ai fatti, to stick to the facts.* * *1. [te'nere]vb irreg vttieni, usa il mio — here, use mine
tieni, questo è per te — here, this is for you
non mi serve, puoi tenerlo — I don't need it, you can keep it
tieni gli occhi chiusi — keep your eyes shut o closed
tenere la rotta Naut — to keep o stay on course
il nemico teneva la città — the enemy had the city under its control o held the city
tenere la destra/la sinistra Auto — to keep to the right/the left
2) (dare: conferenza, lezione) to give, (organizzare: riunione, assemblea) to hold3) (occupare: spazio) to take up, occupy4) (contenere: sogg: recipiente) to hold5)tenere il mare Naut — to be seaworthytenere la strada Auto — to hold the road
6)tenere conto di qn/qc — to take sb/sth into account o considerationtenere in gran conto o considerazione qn — to have a high regard for sb, think highly of sb
1) (resistere) to hold out, last, (chiusura, nodo) to holdtenere duro — (resistere) to stand firm, hold out
2)tenere per qn/qc — to support sb/sth3)tenere a — (reputazione, persona, vestiario) to attach great importance to
4)tenere a, tenerci a — to care about, attach great importance totenere a fare — to want to do, be keen to do
ci tenevo ad andare — I was keen on going, I was keen to go
non ci tengo — I don't care about it, it's not that important to me
3. vr (tenersi)1) (reggersi)tenersi a qn/qc — to hold onto sb/sth
tenersi per mano — (uso reciproco) to hold hands
non si teneva più dal ridere fig — he couldn't help laughing, he couldn't keep from laughing
2) (mantenersi) to keep, betenersi vicino al/lontano dal muro — to keep close to/away from the wall
tenersi a destra/sinistra — to keep right/left
3) (attenersi)tenersi a — to comply with, stick to
* * *[te'nere] 1.verbo transitivo1) (stringere, reggere) to hold* [oggetto, persona, animale]tenere qcs. in mano — to hold sth. in one's hand
tenere qcn. per mano — to hold sb.'s hand
tenere qcn. per — to hold sb. by [manica, braccio]
tenere qcs. per — to hold sth. by [manico, impugnatura]
tienimi la scala! — keep o hold the ladder steady (for me)!
2) (mantenere) to keep* to [ traiettoria]; to keep* [ segreto]; mus. to hold* [ nota]; mus. to keep* [ritmo, tempo]tenere gli occhi aperti, bassi — to keep one's eyes open, lowered
tenere qcn. occupato — to keep sb. busy
tenere qcn. prigioniero — to hold sb. prisoner
tenere qcs. segreto — to keep sth. secret
3) (conservare) to keep*tenere bene, male i libri — to keep one's books well, badly, to keep one's books in good, bad condition
mi hai tenuto il giornale di ieri? — did you keep o save yesterday's newspaper for me?
4) (badare a)5) (prendere per sé) to keep*6) comm. (trattare, vendere) to carry [articolo, prodotto]7) (trattenere) to hold* back, to control, to restrain [ lacrime]8) (seguire)tenere la sinistra, la destra — to keep (to the) left, right
tenere la rotta — to hold o steer the route
tenere la strada — aut. to hold the road
9) (contenere) to hold*10) (occupare) [ oggetto] to take* up [spazio, posto]; mil. to hold* [territorio, ponte, città]12) (effettuare) to hold* [incontro, corso, lezioni, assemblea]; to give* [discorso, conferenza]14) (alle proprie dipendenze) to keep* [baby-sitter, cuoco]2.1) (reggere) [chiodo, corda, mensola] to hold*; [colla, cerotto] to hold*, to stick*2) (durare) [ tempo] to hold*; [ matrimonio] to last, to hold* together3) (tifare)tenere per — to be a supporter of, to support
tenere a — to care for o about [ persona]; to be fond of [ oggetto]; to value [libertà, reputazione, indipendenza, vita]
3.mia moglie vuole andarci, ma io non ci tengo — my wife wants to go but I'm not keen on it
verbo pronominale tenersi1) (reggersi) [ persona] to hold* [testa, pancia, braccio]2) (aggrapparsi) to hold* on, to cling* on (a onto, to)3) (mantenersi)-rsi qcs. — to keep sth.
- rsi dal fare — to hold back from doing, to keep oneself from doing
6) (avere luogo) [manifestazione, riunione] to be* held, to take* place••* * *tenere/te'nere/ [93]⇒ 201 (stringere, reggere) to hold* [oggetto, persona, animale]; tenere qcs. in mano to hold sth. in one's hand; tenere qcn. per mano to hold sb.'s hand; tenere qcn. per to hold sb. by [manica, braccio]; tenere qcs. per to hold sth. by [manico, impugnatura]; puoi tenermi la borsa? can you hold my bag for me? tienimi la scala! keep o hold the ladder steady (for me)!2 (mantenere) to keep* to [ traiettoria]; to keep* [ segreto]; mus. to hold* [ nota]; mus. to keep* [ritmo, tempo]; tenere le mani in alto to hold one's hands up (in the air); tenere gli occhi aperti, bassi to keep one's eyes open, lowered; tenere qcn. occupato to keep sb. busy; tenere qcn. prigioniero to hold sb. prisoner; tenere qcs. segreto to keep sth. secret3 (conservare) to keep*; tenere i cibi al fresco to keep food in a cool place; ha tenuto tutte le tue lettere he kept all of your letters; dove tieni il vino? where do you keep your wine? tenere bene, male i libri to keep one's books well, badly, to keep one's books in good, bad condition; mi hai tenuto il giornale di ieri? did you keep o save yesterday's newspaper for me?4 (badare a) mi tieni il gatto mentre sono via? can you take care of my cat while I'm away?5 (prendere per sé) to keep*; tienilo per ricordo keep it as a memento; queste osservazioni tienile per te keep these remarks to yourself; tieni! è per te here (you are)! it's for you6 comm. (trattare, vendere) to carry [articolo, prodotto]7 (trattenere) to hold* back, to control, to restrain [ lacrime]8 (seguire) tenere la sinistra, la destra to keep (to the) left, right; tenere la rotta to hold o steer the route; tenere la strada aut. to hold the road9 (contenere) to hold*; la sala tiene 300 persone the room holds 300 people; quanto tiene il serbatoio? what does the tank hold?12 (effettuare) to hold* [incontro, corso, lezioni, assemblea]; to give* [discorso, conferenza]13 (avere un comportamento) tenere una condotta discutibile to behave questionably14 (alle proprie dipendenze) to keep* [baby-sitter, cuoco](aus. avere)1 (reggere) [chiodo, corda, mensola] to hold*; [colla, cerotto] to hold*, to stick*3 (tifare) per che squadra tieni? what's your team? what team do you root for o support? tenere per to be a supporter of, to support4 (dare molta importanza) tenere a to care for o about [ persona]; to be fond of [ oggetto]; to value [libertà, reputazione, indipendenza, vita]; tengo molto a lui I care a lot about him5 tenerci (volere fortemente) ci tengo molto it's really important for me; se ci tenete if you like; ci tengo a mantenermi in forma I like to keep fit; ci tengo ad avervi a cena you really must come to dinner; mia moglie vuole andarci, ma io non ci tengo my wife wants to go but I'm not keen on itIII tenersi verbo pronominale1 (reggersi) [ persona] to hold* [testa, pancia, braccio]; - rsi la testa tra le mani to hold one's head in one's hands; - rsi per mano to hold hands; - rsi a braccetto to be arm in arm; - rsi in piedi to stand (on one's feet)2 (aggrapparsi) to hold* on, to cling* on (a onto, to); tenetevi (forte) hold on (tight)5 (trattenersi) - rsi dal fare to hold back from doing, to keep oneself from doing6 (avere luogo) [manifestazione, riunione] to be* held, to take* placenon c'è scusa che tenga there can be no possible excuse. -
19 trattenere
( far restare) keep, hold( far perder tempo) hold up( frenare) restrainfiato, respiro holdlacrime hold backsomma withhold* * *trattenere v.tr.1 ( tenere, far rimanere) to keep*, to detain, to retain: ci trattenne nel suo ufficio per due ore, he kept us in his office for two hours; fu trattenuto a scuola, he was detained at school; il mio lavoro mi tratterrà qui per qualche giorno, my work will detain me here for a few days; mi trattenne a cena, he made me stay for dinner; trattenne per sé due sterline, he kept two pounds for himself; trattenere un documento, una ricevuta, to keep (o to hold) a document, a receipt2 ( frenare) to hold* back, to keep*, to restrain, to check, to repress: cerca di trattenere la tua collera, try to restrain (o to check) your anger; non potei trattenerlo dall'uscire, I could not keep him from going out; non so cosa mi trattenne dal farlo, I don't know what held me back (o restrained me) from doing it; non so cosa mi trattiene dal darti un schiaffo, I don't know what's keeping me from giving you a slap // trattenere le lacrime, il riso, to restrain one's tears, one's laughter // trattenere il respiro, to hold one's breath3 ( effettuare una trattenuta su) to deduct, to withhold*, to stop: trattenere le spese di trasporto, to deduct carriage; trattenere lo stipendio a qlcu., to stop s.o.'s salary; trattenere una certa somma dal salario di qlcu., to stop sthg. out of s.o.'s salary; trattenere le imposte da uno stipendio, to withhold taxes from a salary; trattenere alla fonte, to deduct at source; (dir.) trattenere parte di una somma dovuta, to recoup a sum of money4 ( intrattenere) to entertain: trattieni gli ospiti mentre mi preparo, entertain the guests while I get ready.◘ trattenersi v.rifl.1 ( rimanere) to stop, to stay, to remain: mi tratterrò a Roma due giorni, I shall stop in Rome two days; trattieniti ancora un po' con noi, stay with us a little longer; ci siamo trattenuti più a lungo del previsto, we stayed longer than expected2 ( frenarsi) to restrain oneself, to hold* oneself back: non potè trattenere e scoppiò in lacrime, she could not restrain herself and burst into tears3 ( fare a meno) to help (doing); to avoid (doing); to keep* oneself: non potei trattenermi dal dirgli tutto, I could not help telling him everything; non poterono trattenere dal ridere quando lo videro, they could not help laughing when they saw him.* * *1. [tratte'nere]vb irreg vttrattenere qn dal fare qc — to restrain sb o hold sb back from doing sth
trattenere in osservazione — (in ospedale) to keep in for observation
2) (lacrime, riso) to hold back, keep back, restrain, (respiro) to hold3) (detrarre) to withhold, keep back, deduct2. vip (trattenersi)(fermarsi) to stay, remain3. vr (trattenersi)(astenersi) to restrain o.s., stop o.s.trattenersi dal fare qc — to keep o stop o.s. from doing sth
* * *[tratte'nere] 1.verbo transitivo1) (non lasciar andare) to keep* [ persona]2) (tenere fermo) to hold*, to keep*, to restrain3) (contenere) to hold* back [acqua, folla]; to hold* back, to choke back [ lacrime]; to hold* [fiato, respiro]; to stifle [grido, risata, sbadiglio]; to contain, to suppress [ collera]; to contain [ gioia]; to suppress [tosse, starnuto]4) (confiscare) to withhold*, to retain [ cauzione]; (prelevare) to deduct [somma, tasse] (su from); (tenere per sé) to keep* [ resto]trattenere 50 sterline dallo stipendio di qcn. — to stop Ј50 out of sb.'s pay
5) (assorbire) to retain [calore, umidità]; to absorb [luce, odore]2.verbo pronominale trattenersi1) (soggiornare) to remain, to stay; (rimanere più a lungo) to stay behind, to stay on, to stop behind BE2) (astenersi) to stop oneself; (frenarsi) to check oneself, to contain oneself- rsi dal fare — to stop o keep oneself from doing
* * *trattenere/tratte'nere/ [93]1 (non lasciar andare) to keep* [ persona]; mi ha trattenuto per un'ora con le sue chiacchiere he kept me chatting for an hour; non voglio trattenerla oltre I won't delay you any further; non c'è niente che mi trattenga qui there's nothing to keep me here2 (tenere fermo) to hold*, to keep*, to restrain; la timidezza mi ha trattenuto shyness held me back3 (contenere) to hold* back [acqua, folla]; to hold* back, to choke back [ lacrime]; to hold* [fiato, respiro]; to stifle [grido, risata, sbadiglio]; to contain, to suppress [ collera]; to contain [ gioia]; to suppress [tosse, starnuto]4 (confiscare) to withhold*, to retain [ cauzione]; (prelevare) to deduct [somma, tasse] (su from); (tenere per sé) to keep* [ resto]; trattenere 50 sterline dallo stipendio di qcn. to stop £50 out of sb.'s pay5 (assorbire) to retain [calore, umidità]; to absorb [luce, odore]II trattenersi verbo pronominale1 (soggiornare) to remain, to stay; (rimanere più a lungo) to stay behind, to stay on, to stop behind BE; - rsi a cena to stay for dinner; non posso trattenermi a lungo I can't stay long2 (astenersi) to stop oneself; (frenarsi) to check oneself, to contain oneself; - rsi dal fare to stop o keep oneself from doing; - rsi dal piangere to try not to cry; non sono riuscito a trattenermi dal ridere I couldn't help myself laughing; mi sono trattenuto dal dirgli ciò che pensavo I refrained from telling him what I thought. -
20 acqua
"water;Wasser"* * *f wateracqua corrente running wateracqua minerale mineral wateracqua potabile drinking wateracqua di rubinetto tap wateracqua ossigenata hydrogen peroxideuna teoria che fa acqua a theory that doesn't hold wateracqua in bocca! keep it under your hat!ha l'acqua alla gola ( non ha tempo) he's pushed for timeacque pl watersacque pl territoriali territorial watersin cattive acque in deep water* * *acqua s.f.1 water: acqua di mare, seawater; acqua dolce, salata, fresh, salt water; acqua dura, leggera, hard, soft water; acqua ferma, stagnant water; acqua piovana, rainwater; acqua minerale, mineral water; acqua distillata, distilled water; acqua salmastra, brackish water; acqua sorgiva, spring water; acqua termale, hot spring; acqua lustrale, santa, holy water // filo d'acqua, trickle of water // giochi d'acqua, fountains // specchio d'acqua, expanse of water // vortice d'acqua, eddy // (geogr.): acqua alta, tidal wave; acqua di riflusso, stagnante, backwater; acqua morta, slack; acque poco profonde, soundings; corso d'acqua, stream (o watercourse) // (meteor.) acque meteoriche, meteoric water // (geol.): acqua sotterranea, groundwater; ritorno di acqua sotterranea, backflooding; acque vadose, vadose water // (chim.): acqua ossigenata, hydrogen peroxide; acqua regia, aqua regia // (fis.) acqua pesante, heavy water // acqua di rose, rosewater; all'acqua di rose, (fig.) superficial, shallow // acqua cheta, (fig.) sly person; (fam.) slyboots: l'acqua cheta rovina i ponti, still waters run deep // acqua in bocca!, keep it under your hat! // diamante della più bell'acqua, diamond of the first water; della più bell'acqua, (fig.) first class (o of the highest order) // un pesce fuor d'acqua, a fish out of water // tempesta in un bicchier d'acqua, a storm in a teacup // affogare in un bicchier d'acqua, to drown in an inch of water // assomigliarsi come due gocce d'acqua, to be as like as two peas (in a pod) // avere l'acqua alla gola, to be in a tight corner // fare acqua, to leak; un ragionamento che fa acqua da tutte le parti, (fig.) an unsound argument; quell'azienda fa acqua, that company isn't doing well // fare un buco nell'acqua, to beat the air (o to get nowhere o to come up against a stone wall) // sott' acqua, underwater; lavorare sott' acqua, (fig.) to act in an underhand way // lasciar correre l'acqua per la sua china, to let matters take their course (o to refrain from interfering) // gettare acqua sul fuoco, to dampen s.o.'s enthusiasm (o to pour oil on troubled waters) // navigare in cattive acque, to be in deep waters // pestare l'acqua nel mortaio, to flog a dead horse // tirar l'acqua al proprio mulino, to bring grist to one's mill // è acqua passata, it's all water under the bridge; ne è passata di acqua sotto i ponti!, that's a long time ago!; acqua passata non macina più, (prov.) let bygones be bygones2 ( pioggia) rain: acqua a catinelle, heavy rain; piovere acqua a catinelle, to rain cats and dogs // rovescio d'acqua, shower (o downpour) // scroscio d'acqua, cloud burst (o downpour) // prendere un sacco d'acqua, to get soaked (o drenched)* * *1. ['akkwa]sf1) (gen) water, (pioggia) rainle acque sfpl Med the watersmi dai un bicchiere d'acqua, per favore? — could I have a glass of water please?
prendere l'acqua — to get caught in the rain, get wet
2)acqua, acqua! — (in giochi) you're cold!(all')acqua e sapone — (faccia, ragazza: senza trucco) without makeup, (semplice) natural
fare acqua (da tutte le parti) — (situazione, posizione) to be shaky
la sua versione dei fatti fa acqua da tutte le parti — his version of what happened won't hold water
essere con o avere l'acqua alla gola — to be snowed under
trovarsi o navigare in cattive acque — to be in deep water
2.* * *['akkwa] 1.sostantivo femminile1) water2) (pioggia) rainveniva giù tanta acqua — colloq. it was pouring
prendere l'acqua — to get wet, to get caught in the rain
sotto l'acqua — [stare, camminare] in the rain
3) colloq. (urina)4) miner. (trasparenza) water2.sostantivo femminile plurale acque1) fisiol. (liquido amniotico) waters2) (alle terme)passare, bere le -e — to take, to drink the waters
•acqua alta — (alta marea) high tide o water
acqua bassa — (bassa marea) low tide o water
acqua corrente — running water, water from the mains
acqua dura — chim. hard water
acqua gassata — sparkling o carbonated water
acqua potabile — drinkable o drinking water
acqua di o del rubinetto tap water; acqua salata (di mare) salt water; (in cucina) salted water; acqua santa acquasanta; acqua di Seltz Seltzer water; acqua tonica tonic water; - e bianche (di rifiuto) = waste water free of excrement; -e continentali continental waters; -e internazionali international waters; -e nere sewage, black water; -e di rifiuto, scarico, di scolo waste water, sewage sludge; -e territoriali territorial o home waters; -e termali — thermal waters, spa water
••ogni acqua va alla china, l'acqua va al mare — prov. = things will run their course
essere un'acqua cheta — = to be a sly person and do things behind people's back
fare acqua — [ imbarcazione] to make water, to leak; fig. [ragionamento, teoria] not to hold water
navigare o essere in cattive -e to be in deep water; avere l'acqua alla gola to be in a tight corner, to be hard-pressed; buttare via il bambino con l'acqua sporca to throw the baby out with the bathwater; tirare l'acqua (del WC) to flush the toilet; portare o tirare acqua al proprio mulino to have an axe to grind; gettare acqua sul fuoco to pour oil on troubled waters; calmare le -e to smooth ruffled feathers, to pour oil on troubled waters; fare calmare le -e to allow the dust to settle; ha scoperto l'acqua calda! he reinvented the wheel! acqua in bocca! mum's the word! keep it under your hat! l'acqua cheta rompe i ponti prov. still waters run deep; portare acqua al mare to carry coals to Newcastle; acqua e sapone [ viso] = without make-up; [ ragazza] = fresh and natural; all'acqua di rose — [soluzione, persona] milk-and-water, wishy-washy
* * *acqua/'akkwa/I sostantivo f.1 water; un bicchiere d'acqua a glass of water; l'acqua del lago è inquinata the water in the lake is polluted; sott'acqua underwater2 (pioggia) rain; veniva giù tanta acqua colloq. it was pouring; prendere l'acqua to get wet, to get caught in the rain; sotto l'acqua [stare, camminare] in the rain5 (nei giochi infantili) acqua! you're getting colder!II acque f.pl.1 fisiol. (liquido amniotico) waters2 (alle terme) passare, bere le -e to take, to drink the watersè acqua passata it's all water under the bridge; è passata molta acqua sotto i ponti a lot of water has flowed under the bridge; ogni acqua va alla china, l'acqua va al mare prov. = things will run their course; essere un'acqua cheta = to be a sly person and do things behind people's back; fare acqua [ imbarcazione] to make water, to leak; fig. [ragionamento, teoria] not to hold water; navigare o essere in cattive -e to be in deep water; avere l'acqua alla gola to be in a tight corner, to be hard-pressed; buttare via il bambino con l'acqua sporca to throw the baby out with the bathwater; tirare l'acqua (del WC) to flush the toilet; portare o tirare acqua al proprio mulino to have an axe to grind; gettare acqua sul fuoco to pour oil on troubled waters; calmare le -e to smooth ruffled feathers, to pour oil on troubled waters; fare calmare le -e to allow the dust to settle; ha scoperto l'acqua calda! he reinvented the wheel! acqua in bocca! mum's the word! keep it under your hat! l'acqua cheta rompe i ponti prov. still waters run deep; portare acqua al mare to carry coals to Newcastle; acqua e sapone [ viso] = without make-up; [ ragazza] = fresh and natural; all'acqua di rose [soluzione, persona] milk-and-water, wishy-washy\acqua alta (alta marea) high tide o water; acqua bassa (bassa marea) low tide o water; acqua benedetta holy water; acqua di Colonia (eau de) cologne; acqua corrente running water, water from the mains; acqua distillata distilled water; acqua dolce fresh water; acqua dura chim. hard water; acqua di fonte spring water; acqua gassata sparkling o carbonated water; acqua di mare seawater; acqua minerale mineral water; acqua naturale still water; acqua non potabile undrinkable water; acqua ossigenata hydrogen peroxide; acqua pesante heavy water; acqua piovana rainwater; acqua potabile drinkable o drinking water; acqua ragia → acquaragia; acqua di rose rose-water; acqua di o del rubinetto tap water; acqua salata (di mare) salt water; (in cucina) salted water; acqua santa → acquasanta; acqua di Seltz Seltzer water; acqua tonica tonic water; - e bianche (di rifiuto) = waste water free of excrement; - e continentali continental waters; - e internazionali international waters; - e nere sewage, black water; -e di rifiuto, scarico, di scolo waste water, sewage sludge; - e territoriali territorial o home waters; - e termali thermal waters, spa water.
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