vzdrževáti to keep (up), to maintain; to support, to sustain, to provide sustenance (for)
 vzdrževáti veliko družino to keep (ali to maintain) a large family
 vzdrževáti prijateljske stike, zveze to maintain friendly relations
 vzdrževáti se česa to abstain from something
 sam se vzdrževáti to keep oneself in food and clothing, to be selfsupporting; to support oneself
 njegov stric ga vzdržuje his uncle pays for his upkeep
 vzdrževáti se s čim to subsist by something
 vzdrževáti pogovor to keep a conversation going
 vzdrževáti pogum (moralo) čet to support the courage (to maintain the morale) of the troops
 vzdrževáti svojo družino to support one's family
 vzdrževan kept, supported; provided for (od koga by someone)