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linger in Dutch

linger in Dutch is blijven hangen, talmen, treuzelen — linger means to stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.

linger in Dutch

blijven hangen
verb
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
talmen
verb
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
treuzelen
verb
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
weifelen
verb
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
aanslepen
verb
(intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
weifelen
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 Dutch?

"linger" in Dutch is blijven hangen, talmen, treuzelen. 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 Dutch, "linger" is blijven hangen, talmen, treuzelen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "linger": blijven hangen, talmen, treuzelen, weifelen, aanslepen.

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