ab|warten
Translation
to wait for, to await, to wait and see
Examples
Wir müssen das Ergebnis abwarten.
We have to wait for the result.
Warte erst mal ab, was er sagt.
First, wait and see what he says.
Kannst du den richtigen Moment abwarten?
Can you wait for the right moment?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to wait for sth., to await sth. We have to abwarten his answer.
Similar Words
warten auf, harren; Antonyms: handeln
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, completion) + 'warten' (to wait). The 'ab-' implies waiting until something is finished or an outcome is clear.
Memory Tips
While 'warten' is just waiting, 'abwarten' is waiting *for* a specific outcome. Think of 'waiting it out'.