waiting

• Beschreibt den Zustand, an einem Ort zu bleiben oder bereit zu sein, während man auf etwas oder jemanden wartet. Bezeichnet auch Dinge, die noch nicht abgeholt, bearbeitet oder beansprucht wurden.

Describes a state of remaining in place or readiness in expectation of something to happen.

1. In a state of anticipationA2formal

   Being in the process of expecting or remaining ready for something to happen.

   Wartend

   • The waiting passengers were getting impatient.
   • She sat in the waiting room at the doctor's office.
   • He was in a waiting position for the bus to arrive.

   Synonymeanxiouseagerexpectanthopeful

2. Designated for waitingB1formal

   A place or area specifically intended for people to wait.

   Zum Warten bestimmt

   • The waiting area was crowded with travelers.
   • Please proceed to the waiting lounge.
   • The waiting line formed outside the store.

• Substantiv, das das Handeln oder den Zustand bezeichnet, untätig oder unbeweglich zu sein, während man auf etwas oder jemanden wartet.

A noun referring to the act or state of remaining inactive or stationary in expectation of something.

unzählbar

1. Act of remaining in expectationA2formal

   The action of staying in one place or delaying action until a particular time or event.

   Warten

   • Waiting for the bus took longer than expected.
   • The waiting in line at the store was frustrating.
   • She passed the time during waiting by reading a book.

   Synonymedelayholdintervallullpausestaysuspensewait

   Antonymeactionadvancementcontinuationdepartureexecutionleavingmovingproceedingprogress

2. Period of anticipationB1formal

   The time spent anticipating something to happen.

   Warten

   • The waiting for exam results was nerve-wracking.
   • Their waiting for the baby to arrive was filled with excitement.
   • He hated the waiting before the doctor's appointment.

   Synonymedelayholdintervalpausestaywait

• Verb, das besagt, dass man an einem Ort bleibt oder eine Handlung aufschiebt, bis ein bestimmter Zeitpunkt oder ein Ereignis eintritt.

A verb used to indicate remaining in place or delaying action until a particular time or event.

1. Remain in placeA1formal

   To stay in the same place or delay action until a particular time or event.

   Warten

   • Please wait here until I return.
   • We waited for the bus in the rain.
   • She waited patiently for her turn.

   Synonymeabidelingerremainstaytarry

   Antonymedepartgoleavemoveproceed

2. Serve or attendA2formal

   To serve customers in a restaurant or similar place.

   Bedienen

   • He waits tables at the local diner.
   • The staff waited on us promptly.
   • She has been waiting at the hotel for years.

   Synonymeattendservetend

Phrasal-Variantenwait on