German Word · Intermediate
abwarten
to wait around, to be patient
Pronunciation: /ˈapˌvaʁtən/
Meaning
to wait around, to be patient
Example
Unser Zug muss noch die Ankunft eines anderen Zuges abwarten.
Our train still needs to wait for the arrival of another train.
Practice tips
- Practice abwarten out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.