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linger in Czech

linger in Czech is prodlévat, promýšlet si, uvažovat — linger means to stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.

linger in Czech

prodlévat
verb
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
promýšlet si
verb
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
uvažovat
verb
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
zdržovat se
verb
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
přežívat
verb
(intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
promýšlet si
verb
(intransitive, idiomatic, often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.
uvažovat
verb
(intransitive, idiomatic, often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.

What does "linger" mean?

  1. verb To stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.
    "We lingered over coffee long after the meal was finished."
  2. verb To continue to exist or persist for longer than expected, especially before fading away.
    "Doubts about the decision lingered for years."
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linger in a sentence

  • We lingered over coffee long after the meal was finished.
  • A faint smell of smoke lingered in the room.
  • Doubts about the decision lingered for years.

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What is "linger" in Czech?

"linger" in Czech is prodlévat, promýšlet si, uvažovat. linger means: To stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.

How do you use "linger" in a sentence?

Example: "We lingered over coffee long after the meal was finished." In Czech, "linger" is prodlévat, promýšlet si, uvažovat.

Are there other ways to say "linger" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 5 translations listed for "linger": prodlévat, promýšlet si, uvažovat, zdržovat se, přežívat.

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