die Wartezeit
Translation
waiting time, waiting period
Examples
Die Wartezeit beim Arzt war lang.
The waiting time at the doctor's was long.
Man muss mit langen Wartezeiten rechnen.
You have to expect long waiting times.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) ((long)) Wartezeit a long waiting time We had a long waiting time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wartefrist; Antonyms: Sofortzugriff
Etymology
A compound noun from 'warten' (to wait) and 'Zeit' (time).
Memory Tips
Literally 'wait time'. Picture yourself waiting and checking the time.