Meanings
To remain in a place or situation.
کسی جگہ یا حالت میں قائم رہنا۔
رہنا
rehna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- staying at home
- staying up late
- staying with friends
Example Sentences
I will be staying at my friend's house over the weekend.
میں آخر ہفتے پر اپنے دوست کے گھر رہوں گا۔
Main aakhir hafte par apne dost ke ghar rahun ga.
Staying focused is important for your studies.
پڑھائی کے لیے توجہ برقرار رکھنا ضروری ہے۔
Parhai ke liye tawajjo barqarar rakhna zaroori hai.
We are staying in a beautiful hotel during our vacation.
ہم اپنی تعطیلات کے دوران ایک خوبصورت ہوٹل میں رہ رہے ہیں۔
Hum apni taatilat ke doran aik khoobsurat hotel mein reh rahe hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a tree staying in place.
Imagine a comfortable home setting.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دنیا کی ہر شے سے وعدہ ہے، تیرا انتظار کروں گا۔
Duniya ki har shay se wada hai, tera intezaar karun ga.
I promise to wait for you above all things in the world.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
رہنے دو، نہیں تو خوشی نہیں ملے گی۔
Rehne do, nahi to khushi nahi milegi.
Let it stay, otherwise, happiness will be lost.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "stægan" — to stay, to stand
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Old English through Middle English, adapting in spelling and usage to reflect the modern sense of remaining in a place.