die Wartezeiten
Translation
waiting times, wait times
Examples
Die Wartezeiten beim Arzt sind oft lang.
The waiting times at the doctor's are often long.
Wir müssen die Wartezeiten verkürzen.
We have to shorten the waiting times.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) as subject Die Wartezeiten sind zu lang.
((Accusative)) as object Der Chef will die Wartezeiten reduzieren.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Verzögerung (delay); Antonyms: die Pünktlichkeit (punctuality)
Etymology
Composed of 'warten' (to wait) and 'Zeiten' (times, plural of Zeit). Literally 'wait times'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English 'wait time'. 'Wartezeiten' is just the plural form of that concept.