VERB
warten/ˈvaʁtn̩/to wait; to wait for
warten is a German verb that means to wait or to wait for. It is pronounced /ˈvaʁtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wartete" and the past participle is "gewartet".
Definitions
1.to stay in one place expecting something or someone(general action)
a.to pause and remain until something happens, often used with 'auf' + accusative
Wir müssen auf den Bus warten.—We have to wait for the bus.
2.to delay action or be patient until something changes(being patient)
a.to remain patient for a certain amount of time
Bitte warten Sie einen Moment.—Please wait a moment.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | warten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | warte |
| Present (du) | wartest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wartet |
| Preterite (ich) | wartete |
| Participle II | gewartet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wartete |
| Imperative (singular) | warte |
| Imperative (plural) | wartet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "warten" mean in English?
- "warten" means to wait or to wait for. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "warten"?
- "warten" is pronounced /ˈvaʁtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "warten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "warten" is "gewartet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "warten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "warten" becomes "wartete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "warten"?
- "warten" is a verb in German.
