Stay - translation, pronunciation and examples
stay
remain somewhere
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When to use stay
Мы решили оставаться у озера, пока дождь не прекратится.
Пожалуйста, постарайся оставаться рядом с группой на горной тропе.
stay usage examples
Мы решили оставаться у озера, пока дождь не прекратится.
We decided to stay by the lake until the rain stopped.
Пожалуйста, постарайся оставаться рядом с группой на горной тропе.
Please stay close to the group on the mountain path.
Similar words
General verb meaning to remain in a place or condition; neutral and widely used.
More formal than 'stay'; used for both place and abstract states (e.g., remain calm).
Informal phrase meaning to stay nearby or not leave for a while.
Usually means to have one's home somewhere (long-term), not just a temporary stay.
Formal term for living in a place; common in legal or formal contexts.
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stay synonyms
What's the difference between stay / remain / stick around / live / reside / linger
General verb meaning to remain in a place or condition; neutral and widely used.
I will stay here until you return.
Я буду оставаться здесь, пока ты не вернёшься.
More formal than 'stay'; used for both place and abstract states (e.g., remain calm).
Please remain seated until the plane stops.
Пожалуйста, оставайтесь на местах, пока самолёт не остановится.
Informal phrase meaning to stay nearby or not leave for a while.
Stick around — the show starts in ten minutes.
Останься поблизости — шоу начнётся через десять минут.
Usually means to have one's home somewhere (long-term), not just a temporary stay.
They live in the countryside.
Они живут в сельской местности.
He resides at the registered address.
Он проживает по зарегистрированному адресу.
To stay longer than expected, often with a sense of reluctance or slow departure.
We lingered at the café long after dusk.
Мы задержались в кафе долго после сумерек.
To stay temporarily in lodgings or an inn; often formal or old-fashioned in some uses.
We lodged at a small guesthouse by the lake.
Мы остановились в небольшом гостевом доме у озера.
To stay outdoors in temporary shelter (tents), especially for recreation or expedition.
We camp by the river during our hiking trip.
Мы разбиваем лагерь у реки во время похода.
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How to pronounce stay and what this word means
stay translation: оставаться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce stay
/ˈsteɪ/
stay translation
оставаться
stay examples
We decided to stay by the lake until the rain stopped.
stay transcription
/ˈsteɪ/, /ˈsteɪ/
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stay meaning: what does it mean?
remain somewhere
stay pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
stay is pronounced as /ˈsteɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
stay definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We decided to stay by the lake until the rain stopped. Translation: Мы решили оставаться у озера, пока дождь не прекратится.
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