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 remain in a place or state until something happens or someone arrives(general)
a.to stay somewhere until an event
Wir mussten lange auf den Bus warten.—We had to wait a long time for the bus.
b.to delay action until something is ready
Ich warte, bis du fertig bist.—I’ll wait until you’re ready.
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. 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.
