🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

지속적인

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jisokjeogin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Lingering/ˈlɪŋ.ɡər.ɪŋ/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"꽃의 지속적인 향기가 제거된 후에도 방 안에 가득 차 있었다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Remaining in a place longer than necessary, often due to reluctance to leave.

    "The lingering scent of flowers filled the room long after they had been removed."
  2. 2

    Prolonged or lasting for a long time.

    "He felt a lingering sadness after the farewell."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'lingering' originates from the Middle English 'lingeren', which is derived from the Old English 'lengan', meaning 'to prolong'. Over time, it evolved to describe a state of remaining in a place longer than necessary, often with a sense of reluctance to leave.

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