Linger in Tagalog

“Linger” in Tagalog is “Magtagal” or “Manatili” – referring to staying in a place longer than necessary or remaining present for an extended period. This term describes the act of delaying departure or the persistence of something like a feeling, smell, or memory. Discover the full meaning, synonyms, and practical examples below.

[Words] = Linger

[Definition]:

• Linger /ˈlɪŋɡər/
• Verb 1: To stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.
• Verb 2: To be slow to disappear or die (used of something abstract such as a smell, feeling, or memory).
• Verb 3: To spend a long time over something; to dawdle or delay.

[Synonyms] = Magtagal, Manatili, Magluwat, Magpahuli, Mag-atubili, Magtampisaw

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The guests lingered at the party long after midnight.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga panauhin ay nagtagal sa salu-salo makalipas ang hatinggabi.
• Ex2_EN: The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen all morning.
• Ex2_PH: Ang amoy ng kape ay nanatili sa kusina buong umaga.
• Ex3_EN: She lingered over her breakfast, enjoying the peaceful morning.
• Ex3_PH: Siya ay nagtagal sa kanyang almusal, tinatamasa ang mapayapang umaga.
• Ex4_EN: Memories of that summer vacation still linger in my mind.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga alaala ng bakasyong tag-araw na iyon ay nananatili pa rin sa aking isipan.
• Ex5_EN: Don’t linger too long at the store; we need to get home before dark.
• Ex5_PH: Huwag magtagal nang masyadong matagal sa tindahan; kailangan nating umuwi bago dumilim.