Stay Meaning in English
word
/ˈsteɪ/
STAY
/stˈeɪ/
STAY
Definition
To continue to be in the same place or condition for a period of time. It can also mean to live temporarily somewhere or to keep a certain state or feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Common verb with many uses. Often used with prepositions like 'stay at', 'stay in', 'stay with'. Can refer to a short or long period. Informal English often shortens phrases with stay, e.g., 'stay safe'. Don't confuse with 'remain', which is more formal.
Spanish: quedarse - permanecerPortuguese (BR): ficar - permanecerPortuguese (PT): ficar - permanecerChinese (Simplified): 停留 - 保持Chinese (Traditional): 停留 - 保持Hindi: रहनाArabic: يبقى - يظلBengali: থাকা - থাকানোRussian: остаться - оставаться - пребыватьJapanese: いる - 滞在するVietnamese: ở lại - lưu lạiKorean: 머무르다 - 있다Turkish: kalmakUrdu: رہناIndonesian: tinggal - menetap
Example Sentences
I will stay at my friend's house tonight.
basic
Please stay seated until the plane stops moving.
basic
I want to stay healthy by eating well and exercising.
basic
You should stay calm even when things get tough.
natural
Let's stay in tonight and watch a movie.
natural
I decided to stay with my parents over the weekend.
natural