Translation
here (you go), hold (imperative of tenir)
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Word origin
The first and second person singular of tenir and its imperative, from Latin teneo, from tenere ('to hold'). As an interjection it expresses surprise.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tenere
- English cognates
- tenant, tenacious
Examples
, , .
Here, take your book, I no longer needed it.
, , .
Hey, that is strange, I did not expect it at all.
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Hold the rope firmly while I climb up.
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Look, see who is arriving just in time for dinner!
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Oh, I had forgotten you worked here too.
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tiens: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 4: tiens, terre, écrire and 7 more words.