kleben|bleiben
Translation
to remain stuck, to stick, to be remembered
Examples
Der Kaugummi ist am Schuh klebengeblieben.
The chewing gum got stuck on the shoe.
Diese Melodie ist mir im Kopf klebengeblieben.
This melody has stuck in my head.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.nom)) to stick to sth.dat The sticker remained stuck to the wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: haften bleiben, hängen bleiben
Etymology
From 'kleben' (to stick/glue) and 'bleiben' (to stay/remain). Literally 'to stick-stay'.
Memory Tips
Imagine some glue ('Klebstoff') that makes something 'kleben' (stick) and 'bleiben' (stay) where it is.