Verbleiben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verbleiben" is used as verb with the meaning of "remain", "stay" or "abide".

Essential properties of "verbleiben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verbleiben
  • Simple past: verblieb
  • Participle: verblieben

See full conjugation of verbleiben

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verbleiben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To remain or stay"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde noch eine Weile hier verbleiben.I will remain here for a while longer.
  2. Die Gäste verblieben bis spät in die Nacht.The guests remained until late at night.
  3. Wir verbleiben in Kontakt.We will remain in contact.

2.) "To be left over; to remain"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Von dem Kuchen verbleiben nur noch zwei Stücke.Only two pieces of the cake remain.
  2. Nach Abzug der Kosten verbleiben 100 Euro.After deducting the costs, 100 Euros remain.
  3. Es verbleiben noch 5 Minuten bis zum Ende der Prüfung.There are still 5 minutes remaining until the end of the exam.

3.) "To formally conclude a letter or communication"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich verbleibe mit freundlichen Grüßen.I remain with kind regards.
  2. Wir verbleiben hochachtungsvoll.We remain respectfully.
  3. Er verblieb mit den besten Wünschen für das neue Jahr.He concluded with the best wishes for the new year.
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