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Warten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Warten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to wait", "wait" or "to pause".
Essential properties of "warten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: warten
- Simple past: wartete
- Participle: gewartet
regulartransitiveintransitive
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 "warten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To remain in a place until an event or arrival"
- Definition: "To remain in a place until something happens or someone arrives."
- Translation(s): to wait, wait
- Synonym(s): abwarten, harren
- Antonym(s): gehen, fortfahren
- Related word(s): Warteschlange, Wartezeit, Erwartung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Warten Sie bitte hier.
- Ich muss auf den Bus warten.
- Wir warten seit einer Stunde auf dich.
2.) "To pause temporarily before continuing"
- Definition: "To stop temporarily before continuing an action."
- Translation(s): to wait, to pause, to halt
- Synonym(s): pausieren, Anhalten
- Antonym(s): fortsetzen
- Related word(s): Unterbrechung, Pause
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er wartete eine Minute, bevor er sprach.
- Sie warten auf den richtigen Moment.
- Lass uns kurz warten, bevor wir weitergehen.
3.) "To eagerly await something"
- Definition: "To eagerly or anticipatorily await something that is coming."
- Translation(s): to look forward to, to await eagerly
- Synonym(s): Entgegenfiebern, Erwarten
- Related word(s): Vorfreude, Erwartung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kann es kaum warten, bis die Ferien beginnen.
- Die Kinder warten gespannt auf das Feuerwerk.
- Wir warten voller Vorfreude auf den Beginn der Show.
4.) "To maintain something"
- Definition: "To maintain something in an adequate or functional state."
- Translation(s): maintain, service, upkeep
- Synonym(s): pflegen, Instandhalten
- Related word(s): Wartung, Instandhaltung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er wartet regelmäßig sein Auto.
- Die Maschine muss gut gewartet werden.
- Sie warten die Geräte wöchentlich.