Different Uses of the Verb 'Stay' in Spoken English

विभिन्न उपयोग 'स्टे' क्रिया का बोलचाल की अंग्रेजी में


The verb 'stay' has many uses in English. It can mean to remain in a place or to not leave. For example, when someone says, "Please stay here," it means they want you to remain in that location.

उदाहरण: "कृपया यहाँ रुकें," इसका मतलब है कि वे चाहते हैं कि आप उस स्थान पर रहें।


Another use of 'stay' is to indicate a temporary situation. For instance, "I will stay with my friend for a week." This means you will live at your friend's place for a short time.

उदाहरण: "मैं एक हफ्ते के लिए अपने दोस्त के साथ रहूँगा।" इसका मतलब है कि आप अपने दोस्त के घर थोड़े समय के लिए रहेंगे।


'Stay' can also be used to express a state of mind. For example, "Stay positive!" means to keep a good attitude.

उदाहरण: "सकारात्मक रहें!" इसका मतलब है कि अच्छा रवैया बनाए रखें।


Key Mistakes:

1. Using 'stay' instead of 'go': "I will stay to the store" should be "I will go to the store."

2. Confusing 'stay' with 'live': "I stay in New York" should be "I live in New York" for permanent situations.