der Aufenthalt
Translation
stay, residence, stopover, layover
Examples
Wie lange dauert Ihr Aufenthalt in Deutschland?
How long is your stay in Germany?
Er hat eine Aufenthaltserlaubnis für ein Jahr.
He has a residence permit for one year.
Wir hatten einen kurzen Aufenthalt in Frankfurt.
We had a short layover in Frankfurt.
Grammar Patterns
the stay ((in/at a place)) The stay at this hotel was very pleasant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Verbleib (whereabouts), die Residenz (residence)
Etymology
From the verb 'sich aufhalten' (to stay, reside). It's a combination of 'auf' (on, at) and 'halten' (to hold, stop).
Memory Tips
Picture it as 'holding' ('halten') yourself 'up' ('auf') at a location, meaning you are staying there.