Warten
Example: Wir müssen hier lange auf den Bus warten.
Definition
"Warten" means to stay in one place or remain inactive until an expected event happens, such as waiting for a bus. It involves delaying action or remaining patient in anticipation of something occurring.
Etymology
The German word "warten" comes from Old High German 'wartēn', which means to watch or guard. It is related to the English word 'ward', both originally implying the idea of staying alert or standing by. Did you know? The root suggests a sense of vigilance, not just passive waiting.
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"Warten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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