VERB

warten/ˈvaʁtn̩/to wait; to be waiting

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

Definitions

1.to wait for someone or something(general)

a.to remain in expectation until someone or something arrives or happens

Sie wartet auf den Bus.She is waiting for the bus.

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 or to be waiting. 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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