lingering
intermediateB2/ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/ · lin-ger-ing
remaining in a place longer than necessary; delaying leaving.
Meanings
remaining in a place longer than necessary; delaying leaving.
ایک جگہ ضرورت سے زیادہ دیر تک رکنا؛ جانے میں تاخیر کرنا۔
رک جانے والا
ruk jaanay wala
Common Collocations
- lingering gaze
- lingering memories
- lingering doubt
Example Sentences
The moment had a lingering effect on her mind.
یہ لمحہ اس کے ذہن پر ایک مستقل اثر چھوڑ گیا۔
Yeh lamha is ke zehan par aik mustaqil asar chhod gaya.
He had a lingering feeling of nostalgia.
اس کو یادوں کا ایک مستقل احساس تھا۔
Us ko yaadon ka aik mustaqil ehsaas tha.
The lingering scent of flowers filled the air.
پھولوں کی حالتِ رہنے والی خوشبو ہوا میں پھیلی ہوئی تھی۔
Phoolon ki halat-e-rehne wali khushboo hawa mein phaili hui thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a lingering scent that refuses to leave the memory.
Picture a flower aroma that remains in the air long after it has been picked.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کی گلیوں میں، مرے عشق کی خوشبو رہے گی، رکی ہوئی یادوں کی مہک، ہمیشہ دل میں بسی رہے گی۔
Mohabbat ki galiyon mein, mere ishq ki khushboo rahe gi, Ruki hui yaadon ki mehak, hamesha dil mein basi rahe gi.
In the lanes of love, the fragrance of my passion will linger, The aroma of halted memories will always dwell in the heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہوا کے ساتھ چلنا
Hawa ke sath chalna
To go with the flow.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "linger" — to remain in a place longer than necessary
First known use: 14th century
The word 'linger' comes from the Middle English 'lingeren', which means to stay in a place. The present participle 'lingering' evolved naturally from this.