хватать
grab
to take or hold something quickly
Learn хватать with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
хватать fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
хватать with English translation
хватать usage examples
Please grab a chair and sit down.
Пожалуйста, хватай стул и садись.
She had to grab her keys and leave.
Ей пришлось схватить ключи и уйти.
Learn by topic
хватать belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
хватать synonyms
What's the difference between хватать / схватить / ухватить / подхватить / взять
grab — to take or hold something quickly
Please grab a chair and sit down.
Пожалуйста, хватай стул и садись.
general neutral 'take quickly with the hand'; the closest to 'grab'
He was grabbing things off the shelf as he ran.
Он хватал вещи с полки на бегу.
perfective: 'to take and hold quickly'; often a sudden action
He grabbed the ball in midair.
Он схватил мяч на лету.
to grab hold of something; often with effort, uncertainty, or a lucky catch
He grabbed the suitcase by the handle.
Он ухватил чемодан за ручку.
to pick up from below or on the fly; also 'to catch' an idea, thing, or infection
She picked the child up in her arms.
Она подхватила ребенка на руки.
the most general 'to take'; broader than 'grab' and not necessarily quick
Take the book from the table.
Возьми книгу со стола.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.

В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
Related words and lists for хватать
How to pronounce хватать and what this word means
хватать translation: grab. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce хватать
[xvɐˈtatʲ]
хватать translation
grab
хватать examples
Please grab a chair and sit down.
хватать transcription
[xvɐˈtatʲ]
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
хватать meaning: what does it mean?
быстро схватить или взять что-то руками
хватать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
хватать is pronounced as [xvɐˈtatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
хватать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please grab a chair and sit down. Translation: Пожалуйста, хватай стул и садись.
Learn хватать in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.