This is the 1190th most frequent Polish word.
zostaje
"Zostaje" means "stays" or "remains" in English.
Here, 'zostaje' is used in its primary meaning, indicating someone remains in a location.
On zostaje w domu, ponieważ pada deszcz.
He stays at home because it is raining.
In this sentence, 'zostaje' metaphorically conveys lingering in memory, showing a figurative usage.
Ten film zostaje w pamięci na długo.
This movie stays in memory for a long time.
Here, 'zostaje' means to be left or remaining, depicting a situation of surplus or remainder.