linger
gb/lˈɪŋɡɚ/ us/lˈɪŋɡɚ/
B2
Angličtina
~ 7700
időzik, ácsorog, megmarad, tengődik, elidőzik
SLOVESO
B2
1
Vzorec užití:
[someone] lingers [somewhere]
She lingered at the door, not quite ready to say goodbye.
Az ajtóban időzött, még nem állt készen arra, hogy elbúcsúzzon.
Most of the guests left early, but a few friends lingered in the kitchen talking.
A vendégek többsége korán elment, de néhány barát még a konyhában időzött, beszélgetve.
He lingered outside the building, hoping to catch a glimpse of her.
They lingered over coffee long after the restaurant had closed to new customers.
I lingered in the park until the sun went down.
Učební příklady
After the movie, we lingered in front of the cinema.
A film után még időztünk a mozi előtt.
Some students lingered in the classroom to talk to the teacher.
Néhány diák még a tanteremben időzött, hogy beszéljen a tanárral.
He lingered at the bus stop even after the bus left.
She lingered in the shop because she liked the music.
They lingered in the hall before going home.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "linger" when they only need the neutral verb "stay". Use "linger" when the person stays longer than needed or hesitates to leave, often with some emotion. It is usually intransitive, so avoid saying *"linger the room"*; instead say "linger in the room" or "linger in the doorway".
Význam
stay somewhere longer than expected
Kolokace
linger at the door
|linger in the doorway
|linger after [an event]
|linger outside
|linger for a moment
|linger until late
Synonyma
stay (More general and neutral; does not suggest that the time is longer than expected.)
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remain (More formal and neutral; lacks the emotional sense of not wanting to leave.)
Antonyma
leave (Suggests going away rather than staying longer than expected.)
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depart (More formal; clearly indicates going away at the expected or planned time.)
Témata
daily life
|time
|social
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To stay in a place for a long time, especially when other people have left or when it is time to go.
To remain in a place or situation for longer than is necessary, expected, or usual, often because you do not want to leave.
SLOVESO
B2
2
megmarad
A2
Vzorec užití:
[something] lingers [somewhere]
The smell of smoke lingered in the room long after the fire was out.
A füstszag jóval azután is megmaradt a szobában, hogy a tűz már kialudt.
Her words lingered in his mind for days.
A szavai napokig megmaradtak a fejében.
Despite the peace agreement, feelings of distrust still lingered between the two groups.
The taste of garlic lingered on his tongue.
Even after the meeting ended, the tension lingered in the air.
Učební příklady
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
A konyhában sokáig megmaradt a kávé illata.
A bad feeling lingered after their argument.
A veszekedésük után még sokáig megmaradt a rossz érzés.
His voice lingered in my head all day.
The taste of the medicine lingered in my mouth.
Doubts about the plan still lingered in her mind.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"the smell stayed"* when they want to show it did not go away for a long time. "Stay" is correct but less expressive; "linger" better shows that it remains slowly and often annoyingly. Also avoid using "linger" with concrete objects (say "the box stayed on the table", not *"the box lingered on the table"*).
Význam
continue to exist or be felt
Kolokace
smell lingers
|memory lingers
|feeling lingers
|doubt lingers
|question lingers
|taste lingers
Synonyma
remain (Neutral; does not suggest slow fading or emotional tone as strongly as "linger".)
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persist (More formal; emphasizes continuing over time, often for problems or difficulties.)
Antonyma
fade (Suggests a feeling, smell, or sound becoming weaker and disappearing rather than staying.)
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disappear (Focuses on something going away completely instead of staying around.)
Témata
emotions
|perception
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To not go away quickly, but stay for a long time as a smell, feeling, sound, or idea.
To continue to exist, be felt, or be noticed for a long time, especially longer than is usual or wanted.
SLOVESO
C1
3
tengődik
C1
Vzorec užití:
[someone] lingers (on) [in/with a state]
He lingered on for several weeks after the doctors said there was nothing more they could do.
Miután az orvosok azt mondták, hogy már nem tehetnek többet, még több hétig tengődött.
She lingered in a coma for months before finally waking.
Hónapokig tengődött kómában, mielőtt végül felébredt.
The old man lingered for years in poor health before passing away.
The conflict lingered on for decades, causing constant suffering.
She lingered in misery, unable to leave the abusive relationship.
Učební příklady
My grandfather lingered for many days before he died.
A nagyapám még sok napig tengődött, mielőtt meghalt.
She lingered in the hospital for weeks.
Hetekig tengődött a kórházban.
He lingered on in great pain after the accident.
The disease made him linger in bed for a long time.
The war lingered on for many years.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this sense often carries a sad or serious tone, especially for death or illness. It is usually intransitive, so you do not say *"the doctors lingered him"*; instead, say "he lingered in the hospital" or "he lingered on for months." Also, use it carefully in sensitive contexts, as it can sound emotionally heavy.
Význam
remain alive weakly before death
Kolokace
linger on
|linger in pain
|linger for days
|linger for months
|linger with a disease
|lingering illness
Synonyma
drag on (Informal and general; used more for events than for people near death, and sounds less serious.)
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deteriorate slowly (Focuses on the process of getting worse, not just remaining in a weak state.)
Antonyma
pass away (A polite way to say someone dies, the event that finally ends the lingering state.)
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recover (Opposite in health outcome: getting better instead of remaining weak for a long time.)
Témata
health
|time
|suffering
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To stay alive for a long time when you are very sick or near death, or to continue for a long time in a bad situation before it finally ends.
To continue to live in a weak or dying state, or to continue for a long time in a painful or unwanted condition before ending.
SLOVESO
C1
4
elidőzik
B2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] lingers over [something]
They lingered over coffee, chatting until the café closed.
A kávé mellett elidőztek, beszélgettek, míg be nem zárt a kávézó.
She liked to linger over her breakfast and read the news.
Szeretett elidőzni a reggelije mellett, és közben híreket olvasni.
He lingered over the last few pages of the novel, not wanting it to end.
We lingered over the menu, trying to decide what to order.
She lingered over the painting, studying every detail.
Učební příklady
We lingered over dinner because the food was very good.
A vacsora mellett elidőztünk, mert nagyon jó volt az étel.
She likes to linger over her morning coffee.
Szeret elidőzni a reggeli kávéja mellett.
He lingered over the last song of the concert.
They lingered over the plan and talked about every small point.
I often linger over my lunch break on Fridays.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with simply being slow. "Linger over" usually suggests that you are taking extra time on purpose, often because you enjoy it. It is commonly followed by a noun ("linger over dinner"), not a gerund, so avoid forms like *"linger over eating"* when you can say "linger over dinner" instead.
Význam
take extra time over something
Kolokace
linger over coffee
|linger over breakfast
|linger over a meal
|linger over dessert
|linger over the details
|linger over a book
Synonyma
dwell on (Often used for thoughts or worries rather than pleasant activities, and can sound more negative.)
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savor (Emphasizes enjoying something fully; often used with food or experiences, and can be slightly more formal or literary.)
Antonyma
rush through (Means to do something very quickly without taking time to enjoy it.)
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hurry (General opposite of taking extra time; focuses on speed.)
Témata
daily life
|leisure
|time
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To do something slowly and for a long time because you like it and do not want to stop.
To spend longer than necessary doing something, especially because you are enjoying it or do not want it to end.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
linger
IPA
GB/lˈɪŋɡɚ/
US/lˈɪŋɡɚ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
linger (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (linger)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: linger
- 3rd Person Singular: lingers
- Present Participle: lingering
- Past: lingered
Příbuzná slova
Forms
lingers
verb
lingering
verb
lingered
verb
Related words
lingerer
noun
Advanced or less common
lingeringly
adverb
Výrazy
linger in the air
1/lˈɪŋɡɚ ˈɪn ðə ˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
remain in the air
To stay in the air for some time as a smell, sound, or feeling, and not go away quickly.
Příklady
- The smell of rain lingered in the air after the storm.
- A tense silence lingered in the air as they waited for the results.
- The sweet scent of flowers lingered in the air long after sunset.
linger in the mind
1/lˈɪŋɡɚ ˈɪn ðə mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
remain in someone’s mind
To stay in someone’s thoughts or memory for a long time and not be forgotten quickly.
Příklady
- The image of the accident lingered in his mind for years.
- Her kind words lingered in my mind long after we met.
- The question lingered in his mind, making it hard to sleep.
linger on
1/lˈɪŋɡɚ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
continue to exist or live
To continue to exist, or to stay alive, for longer than expected, usually slowly and often in a weak or unwanted way.
Příklady
- The tradition still lingers on in some rural areas.
- The pain lingered on for months after the injury.
- He lingered on for several days after the operation, but then quietly passed away.
linger over
1/lˈɪŋɡɚ ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
take extra time to enjoy
To spend more time than needed doing something, usually because you enjoy it and do not want to stop.
Příklady
- They lingered over dinner, talking late into the night.
- She enjoyed lingering over her morning coffee and the newspaper.
- He lingered over the photographs, remembering his childhood.
lingering doubt
1/lˈɪŋɡɚɪŋ dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
doubt that does not go away
A feeling of not being sure that stays for a long time and does not disappear.
Příklady
- She agreed, but there was still a lingering doubt in her mind.
- Despite the good results, he felt a lingering doubt about the project.
- There is a lingering doubt among voters about the new policy.