linger in Swedish
linger in Swedish is bestå, dröja kvar, fortleva — linger means to stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.
linger in Swedish
bestå
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
dröja kvar
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
fortleva
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
leva kvar
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
släntra
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
söla
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "linger" in Swedish?
"linger" in Swedish is bestå, dröja kvar, fortleva. 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 Swedish, "linger" is bestå, dröja kvar, fortleva.
Are there other ways to say "linger" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 6 translations listed for "linger": bestå, dröja kvar, fortleva, leva kvar, släntra, söla.
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