Auf etwas warten
Example: Wir müssen geduldig auf den Bus warten, der bald kommt.
Definition
"Auf etwas warten" means to stay in a place or remain inactive until a particular event or object, such as a bus, arrives or happens. It involves being patient and expecting the occurrence of something specific in the near future.
Etymology
The phrase "auf etwas warten" comes from German, where "auf" means 'on' or 'for,' and "warten" means 'to wait.' Together, they literally translate to 'wait for something.' Did you know that waiting expressions in German often combine prepositions with verbs to specify the object of waiting?
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