English–German

“wait for” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌvaɐ̯tən/

Example

Ich warte die Entscheidung ab.

I am waiting for the decision.

Illustration for abwarten (wait for)

How to say “wait for” in German

“Wait for” in German is abwarten.

A person stands back and watches a result unfold before taking the next step.

Full entry for abwarten: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with abwarten

Wir sollten die Entwicklung noch abwarten.

We should wait and see how things develop a little longer.

Tips for using abwarten

  • In a finite clause, ab- separates, as in "Ich warte die Entscheidung ab," and the awaited thing takes the accusative.

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