warten

verb

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wait

maintain

refurbish

revise

service

overhaul

Synonyms and Related Words for warten

abwarten harren instand halten pflegen servicieren wartet überprüfen überholen instand setzen generalüberholen revidieren

Definition of "warten" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "warten" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Zeit verstreichen lassen, bis jemand kommt oder etwas geschieht.

DE: “Ich warte auf den Bus.”
A1
EN: “I am waiting for the bus.”

DE: “Können Sie bitte einen Moment warten? Ich bin gleich fertig.”
A2
EN: “Could you please wait a moment? I'll be finished shortly.”

DE: “Wir haben über eine Stunde auf die Lieferung gewartet, die nie ankam.”
B1
EN: “We waited over an hour for the delivery that never arrived.”

Ein technisches Gerät oder eine Maschine pflegen und instand halten.

DE: “Der Mechaniker muss das Auto warten.”
A1
EN: “The mechanic has to service the car.”

DE: “Es ist wichtig, die Heizung regelmäßig warten zu lassen.”
A2
EN: “It is important to have the heating system serviced regularly.”

DE: “Der Techniker wartet die Maschinen in der Fabrik einmal im Monat.”
B1
EN: “The technician services the machines in the factory once a month.”

Words Similar in Spelling to warten

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