linger Verweilen

Verweilen

linger = Verweilen

Pronunciation =  linger

Pronunciation in German = Verweilen

linger in German: Verweilen

Part of speechadjective 

Definition in English: to be slow or reluctant in parting or moving; to be slow in deciding 

Definition in German: beim Abschied oder Bewegen langsam oder zögerlich sein; sich langsam entscheiden

Examples in English:

  • Don’t linger in the doorway as it is considered rude

Examples in German:

  • Verweilen Sie nicht in der Tür, da dies als unhöflich gilt

Synonyms of linger

Synonyms in German bummeln,
trödeln,
vertrödeln,
rumhängen
Synonyms in English loiter,
dawdle,
dally,
hang around

Antonyms of linger

Antonyms in German eilen,
beeilen,
hasten,
sprinten
Antonyms in English rush,
hurry,
hasten,
sprint

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