VERB
warten/ˈvaʁtn̩/to wait; to await
warten is a German verb that means to wait or to await. 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 or someone arrives(general action)
a.to stay in anticipation or expectation
Sie wartete an der Bushaltestelle auf ihren Freund.—She waited at the bus stop for her friend.
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 await. 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.
