This is the 585th most frequent Slovenian word.
ostajajo
"Remain" or "stay."
The word 'ostajajo' here indicates that the students are staying in a place for a duration of time.
Študentje ostajajo v predavalnici še eno uro.
The students remain in the classroom for another hour.
In this context, 'ostajajo' is used to convey the continuity of their state of being positive in the face of challenges.
Kljub težavam ostajajo pozitivni.
Despite the difficulties, they remain positive.
Here, 'ostajajo' reflects the persistence or retention of customs over time within a society.