Abwarten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abwarten" is used as verb with the meaning of "wait", "await" or "bide one's time".

Essential properties of "abwarten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abwarten
Simple past: wartete ab
Participle: abgewartet

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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 "abwarten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Patiently await a result/event before acting"

Definition: "To patiently await a future result or event before making a decision or taking action."
Translation(s): wait, await, bide one's time
Synonym(s): warten, abwarten und Tee trinken
Antonym(s): handeln
Related word(s): abwarten bis, abwarten können

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Ergebnisse abwarten, bevor wir eine Entscheidung treffen.We have to wait for the results before making a decision.
Es ist besser, erst einmal abzuwarten, wie sich die Situation entwickelt.It's better to wait and see how the situation develops first.
Lass uns abwarten und sehen, was passiert.Let's wait and see what happens.

2.) "Wait for a specific event before acting"

Definition: "To wait until something specific happens before acting."
Translation(s): wait for, hold off until
Synonym(s): Ausharren
Antonym(s): Handeln
Related word(s): Abwarten bis, Warten

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen abwarten, bis das Meeting vorbei ist.We have to wait until the meeting is over.
Er hat beschlossen, abwarten, bis er mehr Informationen hat.He decided to wait until he has more information.
Sie sollten abwarten, bis der Arzt kommt.You should wait until the doctor comes.

3.) "To wait patiently"

Definition: "To show patience while waiting."
Translation(s): wait, await, bide one's time, hold on
Synonym(s): Geduld haben
Antonym(s): ungeduldig sein
Related word(s): geduldig sein

📝 Some usage examples:

Manchmal muss man einfach abwarten und sehen, was passiert.Sometimes you just have to wait and see what happens.
Sie müssen noch etwas abwarten, bevor sie eine Entscheidung treffen.You still have to wait a bit before making a decision.
Lass uns abwarten und geduldig bleiben.Let's wait and be patient.

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