Lingers Meaning in English
word · lemma: linger
ˈɫɪŋɡɝz
LING-erz
lˈɪŋɡəz
LING-uhz
Definition
To stay in a place or exist longer than expected or wanted; can also describe a feeling or smell that remains after others have gone.
Usage & Nuances
Often poetic or descriptive; commonly used for smells, feelings, or people staying longer than expected. 'Linger' is neutral to slightly formal. Collocations: 'linger in the air,' 'linger on,' 'linger over something.' Not for fast, active staying.
Spanish: perdura - permanece - se demoraPortuguese (BR): perdura - permanece - demora-sePortuguese (PT): perdura - permanece - demora-seChinese (Simplified): 徘徊 - 挥之不去 - 停留Chinese (Traditional): 徘徊 - 揮之不去 - 停留Hindi: ठहरना - देर तक रहनाArabic: يبقى - يتباطأ - يطولBengali: স্থায়ী থাকে - থেকে যায় - দীর্ঘস্থায়ী হয়Russian: задерживаться - сохраняться - тянутьсяJapanese: 残る - 長引くVietnamese: vương lại - kéo dài - còn mãiKorean: 남아 있다 - 오래 가다Turkish: oyalanmak - kalmak - sürmekUrdu: ٹھہرنا - باقی رہنا - دیر تک رہناIndonesian: berlama-lama - tetap tinggal - membekas
Example Sentences
The sweet smell lingers in the kitchen after baking.
basic
He lingers at the door, not wanting to say goodbye.
basic
The pain lingers even after the wound has healed.
basic
That awkward feeling lingers long after the meeting ends.
natural
She lingers over her coffee, lost in thought.
natural
The memory of his words still lingers in my mind.
natural