stays
word · lemma: stay
/ˈsteɪz/
stayz
/stˈeɪz/
stayz
Definition
Third-person singular form of 'stay'. It means to remain in a place, not leave, sleep somewhere temporarily, or continue in the same condition.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'stays at home', 'stays with friends', 'stays in a hotel', 'stays the same'. For temporary sleeping or visiting, use 'stay', not usually 'live'. 'Remain' is more formal than 'stay'.
Spanish: se queda - permanecePortuguese (BR): fica - permanecePortuguese (PT): fica - permaneceChinese (Simplified): 停留 - 保持不变Chinese (Traditional): 停留 - 保持不變Hindi: रुकता है - ठहरता है - वैसा ही रहता हैArabic: يبقى - يمكثBengali: থাকে - অবস্থান করেRussian: остаётся - пребываетJapanese: いる - 滞在するVietnamese: ở lại - lưu lạiKorean: 머문다 - 남아 있다Turkish: kalır - dururUrdu: رہتا ہے - ٹھہرتا ہےIndonesian: tinggal - tetap
Example Sentences
My brother stays at home on Sundays.
basic
The door stays open all day.
basic
She stays with her aunt during the summer.
basic
He always stays calm, even in stressful meetings.
natural
If the weather is nice, she stays out late.
natural
No matter what happens, this memory stays with me.
natural