Sticking Meaning in English
word · lemma: stick
/ˈstɪkɪŋ/
STIK-ing
/stˈɪkɪŋ/
STIK-ing
Definición
“Sticking” is the -ing form of “stick.” It can mean being attached to a surface, being difficult to move because something is caught, or pointing out from somewhere.
Uso & Matices
Common patterns are 'sticking to the wall', 'the door is sticking', and 'sticking out'. 'Sticky' is the adjective, while 'sticking' usually describes an action or temporary state. Don't confuse it with 'sticking to' meaning continuing to follow a plan or rule.
Spanish: pegando - adhiriéndose - sobresaliendoPortuguese (BR): grudando - colando - saindo para foraPortuguese (PT): a colar - a ficar preso - a sobressairChinese (Simplified): 粘住 - 卡住 - 伸出来Chinese (Traditional): 黏住 - 卡住 - 伸出來Hindi: चिपकना - अटकना - बाहर निकला होनाArabic: يلتصق - يعلق - يبرزBengali: লেগে থাকা - আটকে থাকা - বেরিয়ে থাকাRussian: прилипание - заедание - торчаниеJapanese: くっついている - 引っかかっている - 飛び出しているVietnamese: dính vào - kẹt - lòi raKorean: 달라붙다 - 끼이다 - 튀어나오다Turkish: yapışmak - sıkışmak - dışarı çıkmakUrdu: چپکنا - پھنسا ہونا - باہر نکلناIndonesian: menempel - macet - menonjol
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The paper is sticking to the wall.
basic
The window is sticking, so I can't open it well.
basic
A nail is sticking out of the board.
basic
My shirt keeps sticking to my back in this heat.
natural
Something is sticking in the zipper, and I can't pull it up.
natural
Your tag is sticking out of your sweater.
natural