verweilen

This is the 12340th most frequent German word.


verweilen

To linger, stay, or dwell temporarily.


Uses "verweilen" to express staying or lingering momentarily in a specific location for enjoyment or contemplation.

Ich möchte gerne bei dieser wunderschönen Aussicht verweilen.

I would like to linger at this beautiful view.


Implies spending time in absorption with books, highlighting engagement and a sense of lingering intent.

Sie verweilt oft bei ihren Büchern, die sie so sehr faszinieren.

She often lingers with her books that fascinate her so much.


Denotes a short pause or stay at a place while engaging in another activity, in this case, a walk.

Während des Spaziergangs verweilten wir kurz am See.

During the walk, we paused briefly by the lake.