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stay in Arabic

مَكَثَ makaṯa

/steɪ/

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stay in Arabic: مَكَثَ (makaṯa), بَقِيَ (baqiya), إِقَامَة (ʔiqāma). In English, stay means to remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.

Arabic words for stay

to remain in a particular place
مَكَثَ makaṯa, بَقِيَ baqiya
residence — see also sojourn
إِقَامَة ʔiqāma

English meaning of stay

  1. verb To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
  2. verb To continue to have a particular quality.
  3. verb To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
  4. verb To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.

Full definition of stay

stay in a sentence

  • We stayed in Hawaii for a week. I can only stay for an hour.
  • Wear gloves so your hands stay warm.
  • Promise me you'll always stay/remain my little prince.

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Questions about stay in Arabic

What is the meaning of stay in Arabic?
Stay in Arabic is مَكَثَ (makaṯa), بَقِيَ (baqiya), إِقَامَة (ʔiqāma).
ما معنى كلمة stay؟
Stay: مَكَثَ (makaṯa), بَقِيَ (baqiya), إِقَامَة (ʔiqāma).
What does stay mean in English?
Stay means to remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.

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