linger in German
linger in German is trödeln, Zeit brauchen, ausharren — linger means to stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.
linger in German
trödeln
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
Zeit brauchen
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
ausharren
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
bleiben
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
herumlungern
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
herumtrödeln
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
aushalten
(intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
ausharren
(intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
durchhalten
(intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
fortbestehen
(intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
herauszögern
(intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
hinauszögern
(intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
sich aufhalten
(intransitive, idiomatic, often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.
zögern
(intransitive, idiomatic, often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.
überdenken
(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?
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verb To stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.
"We lingered over coffee long after the meal was finished."
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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 German?
"linger" in German is trödeln, Zeit brauchen, ausharren. 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 German, "linger" is trödeln, Zeit brauchen, ausharren.
Are there other ways to say "linger" in German?
Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "linger": trödeln, Zeit brauchen, ausharren, bleiben, herumlungern, herumtrödeln.
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