warten
wait
The German word 'warten' is used in a similar way to the English word 'wait'. It can be used as a verb, as in 'Ich warte auf den Bus' (I am waiting for the bus), or as a noun, as in 'Es gibt eine Wartezeit von einer Stunde' (There is a waiting time of one hour). It is important to note that in German, 'warten' is a regular verb that follows the same conjugation rules as other regular verbs.
Example sentences using: warten
Ich muss auf meine Freunde warten.
I have to wait for my friends.
This sentence is a simple declaration stating that the speaker needs to wait for his or her friends. The verb 'warten' (to wait) is used in conjunction with the preposition 'auf' (for), which is required in German when waiting 'for' something or someone.
Wie lange muss ich noch warten?
How long do I have to wait?
This sentence is a question asking about the duration of the waiting period. The verb 'warten' (to wait) is used here, and the word 'noch' translates to 'still' or 'yet', indicating an ongoing action in the present that will continue into the future.
Wir können nicht ewig warten.
We can't wait forever.
This sentence is a statement expressing the inability or unwillingness to wait an indefinite or prolonged period of time. The negative 'nicht' (not) is used before the verb 'warten' (to wait) and 'ewig' translates as 'forever', underscoring the enduring nature of the waiting.