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to linger
(elevated) To stay in a place for a certain amount of time, often in a calm and pleasant way.
Lassen Sie uns noch einen Augenblick auf der Terrasse verweilen und die Aussicht genießen.
Let us linger on the terrace for another moment and enjoy the view.
'Verweilen' (to linger) is an inseparable verb because it begins with the prefix 'ver-'. The prefix remains firmly attached to the verb in all sentence forms and tenses.
Er verweilte einen Moment am Fenster und blickte hinaus.
He lingered at the window for a moment and looked outside.
This verb belongs to an elevated, almost poetic style of language. It is used only rarely in everyday colloquial speech.
Die Gäste verweilten nach dem Essen noch lange im Garten.
After the meal, the guests lingered in the garden for a long time.
'Verweilen' (to linger) is often combined with a prepositional phrase that indicates a place. Typical prepositions are 'an' (at/by), 'auf' (on), or 'in' (in).
Wir verweilten einige Stunden am Seeufer.
We lingered at the lakeshore for several hours.
to stay / remain
Bleiben and verweilen can both refer to staying in a place for a longer period. Bleiben is neutral and mainly says that someone does not leave. Verweilen sounds elevated and often describes staying calmly and pleasantly for a certain amount of time.
Nach dem Essen verweilen die Gäste noch eine Weile ruhig im Garten.
After the meal, the guests linger quietly in the garden for a while longer.
Nach dem Essen bleiben die Gäste noch eine Weile im Garten.
After the meal, the guests stay in the garden for a while longer.
