Verb

bleiben

to stay, to remain, to be left

Ich bleibe heute zu Hause.

I'm staying at home today.

Er bleibt immer ruhig.

He always remains calm.

Es bleibt keine Zeit mehr.

There is no time left.

((at/in+dat)) bleiben to stay ((at/in a place)) Ich bleibe im Bett.

((with+dat)) bleiben to stick ((with sb./sth.)) Ich bleibe bei meiner Meinung.

((adjective)) bleiben to remain ((adjective)) Bleib gesund!

Synonyms: verweilen (to linger), ausharren (to persevere); Antonyms: gehen (to go), verlassen (to leave)

From Old High German 'blīban'. Related to the English word 'leave' (in the sense of 'to remain behind').

Imagine telling your dog 'Bleib!' which means 'Stay!'. It's a fundamental command.

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