warten
Translation
to wait, to await
Examples
Er wartet auf den Bus.
He is waiting for the bus.
Der Computer wartet auf eine Eingabe.
The computer is waiting for an input.
Grammar Patterns
((on/for sb./sth.)) to wait for sb./sth. He is waiting for the train.
((with sth.)) to wait with sth., to postpone sth. Wait with your decision!
((until ...)) to wait until ... I'll wait until you are ready.
Similar Words
Synonyms: harren, abwarten; Antonyms: gehen (to go), handeln (to act)
Etymology
From Old High German 'wartēn' (to watch over, to care for). Related to the English word 'ward'.
Memory Tips
It's almost always used with the preposition 'auf' + accusative case for 'to wait for'. Remember: 'warten auf'.