bleiben

This is the 142nd most frequent German word.

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bleiben

To stay or remain.


Here 'bleiben' is used in its literal sense, meaning 'to stay' or 'to remain at a place'.

Ich bleibe heute zu Hause.

I am staying at home today.


In this sentence, 'bleiben' is used metaphorically to indicate maintaining a mental or physical state, in this case, calmness.

Bleiben Sie bitte ruhig!

Please stay calm!


Here 'bleiben' expresses continuity or persistence of a condition or state, particularly a relationship.

Wir werden Freunde bleiben.

We will remain friends.