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linger in Italian

linger in Italian is attardarsi, indugiare, protrarsi — linger means to stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.

linger in Italian

attardarsi
verb
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
indugiare
verb
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
protrarsi
verb
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
sostare
verb
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
trattenersi
verb
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
restare vivo
verb
(intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
sopravvivere
verb
(intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
tirare avanti
verb
(intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.

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."

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.

Similar words in Italian

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "linger" in Italian?

"linger" in Italian is attardarsi, indugiare, protrarsi. 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 Italian, "linger" is attardarsi, indugiare, protrarsi.

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

Yes — Italian has 8 translations listed for "linger": attardarsi, indugiare, protrarsi, sostare, trattenersi, restare vivo.

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