English
Etymology
Old French sojorner, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin subdiurnare, from Latin sub-, "under, a little over" + Late Latin diurnus, "lasting for a day," from Latin dies, "day."
Pronunciation
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Noun
en-noun
- A short stay somewhere.
- A temporary residence.
Translations
short stay
French: séjour m
German: Aufenthalt m
Italian: soggiorno m
Portuguese: estadia f
Spanish: estadÃa f
Verb
en-verb|sojourns|sojourning|sojourned
- intransitive To reside somewhere temporarily, especially as a guest or lodger.
Translations
French: séjourner
Related terms
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