verb
verbleiben
remain
An einem Ort bleiben oder dort noch eine Zeit lang sein. Auch: So bleiben, wie es ist, ohne Änderung.
The German word "verbleiben" is a verb meaning "to remain" or "to stay". It is composed of the prefix "ver-" and the root "bleiben", which means "to stay" or "to remain".
Similar words:
- bleiben (to stay)
- zurückbleiben (to be left behind)
- verweilen (to linger)
Differences:
- "verbleiben" is often used in formal or official contexts, e.g., to conclude an arrangement ("Wir verbleiben so." – "We agree on that.").
- "bleiben" is more general and used widely for physically staying somewhere.
- "verweilen" implies staying for some time, often with a sense of lingering or pausing.
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Examples
Wie lange verbleibt er in der Stadt?verb
How long does he remain in the city?
Wir verbleiben hier bis zum Sonnenuntergang.verb
We remain here until sunset.
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