VERB

warten/ˈvaʁtn̩/to wait

warten is a German verb that means to wait. It is pronounced /ˈvaʁtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wartete" and the past participle is "gewartet".

Definitions

1.to stay in one place or delay action until something happens(action)

a.to pause in expectation of something or someone

Ich habe eine Stunde auf dich gewartet.I waited for you for an hour.

Conjugation

Infinitivewarten
Present (ich)warte
Present (du)wartest
Present (er/sie/es)wartet
Preterite (ich)wartete
Participle IIgewartet
Konjunktiv II (ich)wartete
Imperative (singular)warte
Imperative (plural)wartet
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "warten" mean in English?
"warten" means to wait. 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.

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