Meanings
To remain in a specified place or position.
ایک مخصوص جگہ یا مقام پر رہنا۔
ٹھہرنا
thehrna
Common Collocations
- stay put
- stay back
- stay the same
Example Sentences
Please stay where you are until I call for you.
براہ کرم جہاں ہیں وہیں رہیں جب تک میں آپ کو نہ بلاؤں۔
Barah e karam jahan hain wahan rehain jab tak main aap ko na bulaan.
She prefers to stay home rather than go out.
اسے باہر جانے کی بجائے گھر رہنا پسند ہے۔
Use bahar jane ki bajaye ghar rehna pasand hai.
We will stay at this hotel for the weekend.
ہم اس ویک اینڈ کے لیے اس ہوٹل میں ٹھہر جائیں گے۔
Hum is weekend ke liye is hotel mein thehr jain ge.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of staying longer like 'A stay at a luxurious hotel.'
Imagine someone relaxing in a hotel room, enjoying their stay.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
میری نگاہوں کی روشنی بن کر رہنا، ایک لمحہ بھی گزر جائے تو ٹھہرنا
Meri nigahon ki roshni ban kar rehna, Ek lamha bhi guzar jaye to thehrna.
Stay as the light of my eyes, Even if a moment passes, you must remain.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "stāg" — to stop, remain
First known use: 15th century
The word 'stay' developed from Old English, where it originally meant to remain in a place. Over time, its uses expanded to include various contexts of remaining or halting.