Translation of German word "bleiben" to English
bleiben
/ˈblaɪbn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
How to use
The strong verb bleiben ('to stay / remain') conjugates: bleibt, blieb, ist geblieben. Note: the source translation is perfective 'to stay' (остаться), but in German, it refers generally to staying/remaining (оставаться). Although it is static and does not express movement, it is a key exception and always uses sein as its perfect auxiliary.
🇬🇧 English
to stay
Example
Wir blieben eine Woche auf Hawaii. Ich kann nur eine Stunde bleiben.
We stayed in Hawaii for a week. I can only stay for an hour.
Tragen Sie Handschuhe, damit Ihre Hände warm bleiben.
Wear gloves to keep your hands warm.
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Common phrases
- gesund bleiben— to stay healthy
- in Erinnerung bleiben— to remain in memory
- am Leben bleiben— to stay alive / survive
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/ habe geblieben
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #203 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "bleiben"?▼
The German word "bleiben" is defined as: "To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide."
What does the German word "bleiben" mean?▼
The German word "bleiben" means "to stay" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Wir blieben eine Woche auf Hawaii. Ich kann nur eine Stunde bleiben." (which translates as "We stayed in Hawaii for a week. I can only stay for an hour.").
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