Lingered Meaning in English
word · lemma: linger
ˈɫɪŋɡɝd
LING-erd
lˈɪŋɡəd
LING-uhd
Definition
Stayed somewhere or remained for a longer time than expected; also used to describe something that continued to be felt, seen, or noticed.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for people not wanting to leave, but also for feelings, smells, or effects that remain. Slightly formal or poetic; in casual speech, use 'stayed' or 'hung around.' Common collocations: 'lingered in the air,' 'lingered over coffee.'
Spanish: quedarse más tiempo - demorarse - persistirPortuguese (BR): demorar-se - permanecer - persistirPortuguese (PT): demorar-se - permanecer - persistirChinese (Simplified): 逗留 - 拖延 - 持续存在Chinese (Traditional): 逗留 - 拖延 - 持續存在Hindi: ठहर गया - देर तक रुका - बनी रहीArabic: تريث - بقي لفترة أطول - استمرBengali: থাকলেন - দেরি করে চলে গেলেন - স্থায়ী ছিলRussian: задержался - медлил - долго ощущалсяJapanese: 残った - いつまでもいた - とどまったVietnamese: nán lại - kéo dài - lưu lạiKorean: 머무르다 - 오래 남다Turkish: oyalandı - uzun süre kaldıUrdu: ٹھہر گیا - دیر تک رہاIndonesian: berlama-lama - tetap tinggal - masih terasa
Example Sentences
She lingered at the door before leaving.
basic
The sweet smell lingered in the kitchen.
basic
He lingered in bed on Sunday morning.
basic
The sadness lingered long after she had gone.
natural
Laughter lingered in the room after the joke.
natural
She lingered over her coffee, not wanting to leave.
natural