wait

weɪt
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Translation of wait into German,

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Verb

intr.
1.

stay put

stay in one place until an event happens or someone arrives
  • I'll wait here while you shop.Ich werde hier warten, während du einkaufst.
2.

hold back

delay action until a specific time or event
  • We will wait until the rain stops.Wir werden warten, bis der Regen aufhört.
3.

time

be ready for someone to use or do
  • A surprise was waiting for her at home.Zu Hause wartete eine Überraschung auf sie.
4.

relationship

Dated
remain faithful during a partner's absence
Dated
  • She promised to wait for him while he was away.Sie versprach ihm, sie würde treu bleiben, während er weg war.

Noun

1.

time

period of time before something happens
  • There was a long wait before the concert started.Es gab eine lange Wartezeit, bevor das Konzert begann.
2.

technology

TECH.
short form for a temporary processor pause during computing
TECH.
Wartezustand
  • The system entered a wait during processing.Das System ging während der Verarbeitung in einen Wartezustand.
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Expressions with wait: examples in English and translations in German

es kaum erwarten können
I can't wait for the concert to start!
herumstehen
herumwarten
We had to wait around for hours before the show started.
aussitzen
We decided to wait out the storm.
bedienen
servieren
She used to wait tables at the local diner.
es kaum erwarten können
I can't wait to see the new movie this weekend!
ich kann es kaum erwarten
I can't wait for the concert next week!

Synonyms and analogies of wait in English

Examples of wait in a sentence

  • We had to wait for the bus in the rain.
  • Please wait for your turn to speak.
  • They decided to wait until the traffic cleared.
  • A taxi waited outside the hotel for the guests.
  • Fresh towels are waiting in your room.
  • He asked her to wait while he served overseas.

Translations of "wait" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
wartenv.

His impatience flares up when he has to wait in long lines.

Seine Ungeduld flammt auf, wenn er in langen Schlangen warten muss.

erwartenv.

They were amped up from rehearsals and couldn't wait to perform on stage.

Sie waren von den Proben total aufgedreht und konnten den Auftritt kaum erwarten.

abwartenv.

Investors prefer to wait and see until the political situation becomes clearer.

Die Investoren wollen abwarten, bis die politische Lage klarer wird.

geduldenv.

If it isn't an emergency, you'll have to wait.

Wenn's kein Notfall ist, müssen Sie sich gedulden.

harrenv.

We position ourselves near the gate and wait again.

Wir positionieren uns nahe am Tor und harren wieder aus.

Noun
Momentn.

But, wait, looks like she wanted the one behind.

Moment. Sieht aus, als ob sie die Welle danach wollte.

dasWartennn.

After the long wait, a new era emerged for the community.

Nach langem Warten brach für die Gemeinde eine neue Ära an.

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wait: Examples and translations in context

After the long wait, a new era emerged for the community.

Nach langem Warten brach für die Gemeinde eine neue Ära an.

The document will be printed in minutes flat; just wait here.

Das Dokument ist in wenigen Minuten gedruckt, warte einfach hier.

After months of trailers and teasers, the wait is finally over.

Nach Monaten voller Trailer und Teaser ist das Warten endlich vorbei.

The tracked package finally arrived at my doorstep after a long wait.

Nach langem Warten kam endlich das verfolgte Paket bei mir an.

I'll warm up some tea for you while you wait.

Ich mache dir einen heißen Tee, während du wartest.

Please wait in the service area while your vehicle gets serviced.

Bitte warten Sie im Kundenbereich, während Ihr Fahrzeug gewartet wird.

Our flight is behind schedule, so we must wait at the airport.

Unser Flug hat Verspätung, also müssen wir am Flughafen warten.

The doctor will see you in a little while, just wait here.

Der Arzt wird Sie in Kürze sehen, warten Sie einfach hier.

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