Stay to Meaning in English
expression
ˈsteɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
STAY too, STAY tuh, STAY tih
stˈeɪ/ /tˈuː
stay TOO
Definition
To remain in a place for a specific purpose, usually to do something after others have left.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly followed by verbs or phrases indicating the purpose ('stay to help', 'stay to finish work'). Not as common as 'stay for', but more specific to intent. Slightly formal or neutral.
Spanish: quedarse para - permanecer paraPortuguese (BR): ficar para - permanecer paraPortuguese (PT): ficar para - permanecer paraChinese (Simplified): 留下来以便 - 停留以便Chinese (Traditional): 留下來以便 - 停留以便Hindi: रुकना ताकि - ठहरना ताकिArabic: يبقى من أجل - يبقى لكيBengali: থাকো - থেকে যাওয়া (কোনো নির্দিষ্ট উদ্দেশ্যে)Russian: остаться чтобы - задержаться чтобыJapanese: ～するために残る - ～するために居残るVietnamese: ở lại đểKorean: ~하려고 남다Turkish: -mek için kalmakUrdu: رہنا تاکہIndonesian: tetap untuk - tinggal untuk
Example Sentences
Can you stay to help me with the dishes?
basic
He decided to stay to finish his homework.
basic
They will stay to watch the movie.
basic
I’m going to stay to see how this ends.
natural
Do you want to stay to chat for a bit?
natural
She’ll stay to make sure everything goes smoothly.
natural