gewartet
Translation
waited, maintained, serviced
Examples
Ich habe lange auf dich gewartet.
I waited a long time for you.
Der Mechaniker hat das Auto gewartet.
The mechanic serviced the car.
Grammar Patterns
((for sb./sth.)) to wait for (sb./sth.) I have waited for the bus.
((sth.)) to maintain/service (sth.) The technician has serviced the machine.
Similar Words
Synonyms (wait): geharrt; Synonyms (maintain): gepflegt, instand gehalten
Etymology
Past participle of 'warten', which has two main meanings: 'to wait' and 'to maintain/service'.
Memory Tips
Remember the two distinct meanings: waiting for someone (auf jemanden warten) and maintaining a machine (eine Maschine warten). Context is crucial.