English–German

“waiting time” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaɐ̯təˌtsaɪ̯t/

Example

In Stoßzeiten sind die Wartezeiten länger.

During rush hour, waiting times are longer.

Illustration for Wartezeit (waiting time)

How to say “waiting time” in German

“Waiting time” in German is Wartezeit.

A person watches a clock while waiting for a turn or for an event to happen.

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

Example sentences with Wartezeit

Auf Flughäfen variieren die Wartezeiten stark je nach Sicherheitskontrolle.

At airports, waiting times vary greatly depending on the security checkpoint.

Tips for using Wartezeit

  • Wartezeit is feminine, so standard forms include die Wartezeit, eine Wartezeit, and die Wartezeiten in the plural.

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