verbverb
stanna
stay
Definition & meaning
Stanna means to stop, stay, or remain.
- To stop moving or bring something to a stop: Bussen stannar. — “The bus stops.”
- To stay or remain in a place: Jag stannar hemma. — “I’m staying at home.”
- To stay for a period of time: Hon stannade i en vecka. — “She stayed for a week.”
Grammar & Word origin
Stanna is a verb. Its principal forms are:
- Infinitive: stanna
- Present: stannar
- Past: stannade
- Supine: stannat
- Imperative: stanna
It comes from an older Germanic word related to standing or remaining in place.
Synonyms & antonyms
- sluta — “to stop” or “finish” an activity; unlike stanna, it does not usually mean stopping physical movement.
- stanna kvar — “to stay behind” or “remain”; emphasizes not leaving.
- åka — “to go” or “travel”; can contrast with staying somewhere.
- fortsätta — “to continue”; an opposite when stanna means stopping.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Kan du stanna här en stund?verb
Can you stay here for a moment?
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