German word

Wartezeit

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaɐ̯təˌtsaɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounwaiting time

Example

In Stoßzeiten sind die Wartezeiten länger.

During rush hour, waiting times are longer.

Illustration for Wartezeit (waiting time)

More examples

Auf Flughäfen variieren die Wartezeiten stark je nach Sicherheitskontrolle.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • ohne Wartezeit bedient werden

    be served without waiting

  • lange Wartezeiten in Stoßzeiten

    long waiting times during peak hours

  • durch Terminvereinbarung Wartezeiten reduzieren

    reduce waiting times by making an appointment

Similar words

Verspätung: A delay beyond the scheduled time for arrival or commencement.
Warteschlange: A line of people or items waiting for their turn.
Wartezimmer: A room or area where patients or customers wait.

Definition in German

Wartezeit ist die Zeit, die man wartet, bis etwas eintritt oder bis man an der Reihe ist.

Word origin

The compound combines Warte, derived from warten ('to wait'), with Zeit ('time') to denote time spent waiting.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • standby timenoun

Opposites

  • Sofortverfügbarkeitimmediate availabilitynoun

Related words

  • Wartedauerwaiting durationnoun
  • Warteschlangequeuenoun

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