stays
Aussprache: [steɪz]
Kontext: „remaining in place“
(verb) to continue to be in the same place or position. It's like when you don’t move somewhere else. If you stay at home, you are not going anywhere.
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She stays at home on weekends to relax and read.
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He doesn’t stay in one place; he loves to travel.
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Will you stay at the playground for a while?
Kontext: „continuing something“
(verb) to continue to have a certain condition or quality. It means you're still doing something or still in a certain state. If you stay happy, you're keeping your happiness.
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They stay positive even when things get tough.
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She didn't stay sad for long; she cheered up quickly.
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How can you stay focused during your studies?
Kontext: „social relationships“
(verb) to remain in a romantic relationship with someone. When you stay with someone, you choose to be together and keep that relationship going.
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They stay together through all their challenges.
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They decided not to stay together after all the arguments.
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Are you going to stay with him for a long time?
Kontext: „temporary stop“
(noun) a time when something does not move or happens in a specific place for a while. It’s like taking a break. When you take a stay at the hotel, you are living there for a short time.
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Our family enjoyed a two-week stay at the beach.
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This stay in the hospital was very uncomfortable for him.
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How long is your stay in the city?