藞bla瑟摊bn泰

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Translation

to stay, remain

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Word origin

From Old High German bil墨ban ('to remain'), from the same Germanic root as the English verb leave, which originally meant 'to cause to remain behind'.

Origin
Old High German
Root
bil墨ban
English cognates
leave

Grammar

Verb typestrong, perfect with sein

Examples

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I'm staying at home this evening.

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Please stay here, I'll be right back.

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He stayed in bed all week.

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 8: Words 161-170.