VERB
abwarten/ˈapˌvaʁtn̩/to wait; to wait for; to bide (one's time)
abwarten is a German verb that means to wait, to wait for, or to bide (one's time). It is pronounced /ˈapˌvaʁtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wartete ab" and the past participle is "abgewartet".
Definitions
1.to wait until something happens or is finished(actions/events)
a.remain inactive or patient until a certain event or result occurs
Wir müssen das Ergebnis abwarten, bevor wir eine Entscheidung treffen.—We have to wait for the result before making a decision.
2.to see how things develop; to bide (one’s time)(spoken, colloquial)
a.wait before taking action or making a judgment
Lass uns mal abwarten, wie sich die Lage entwickelt.—Let’s wait and see how the situation develops.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abwarten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | warte ab |
| Present (du) | wartest ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wartet ab |
| Preterite (ich) | wartete ab |
| Participle II | abgewartet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wartete ab |
| Imperative (singular) | wart ab |
| Imperative (plural) | wartet ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abwarten" mean in English?
- "abwarten" means to wait, to wait for, or to bide (one's time). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abwarten"?
- "abwarten" is pronounced /ˈapˌvaʁtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abwarten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abwarten" is "abgewartet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abwarten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abwarten" becomes "wartete ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abwarten"?
- "abwarten" is a verb in German.
