Dictionary
English - Romanian
Wait
weɪt
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
aștepta, a sta pe loc, a aștepta (pe cineva), a întârzia
Wait meanings in Romanian
aștepta
Example:
I will wait for you at the café.
Te voi aștepta la cafenea.
Please wait a moment.
Te rog, așteaptă un moment.
Usage: informalContext: Used when someone is expecting another person or event.
Note: Commonly used in everyday conversation. The verb 'aștepta' is often used in both formal and informal settings.
a sta pe loc
Example:
You need to wait here until I come back.
Trebuie să stai pe loc până mă întorc.
We can wait here until the rain stops.
Putem să stăm pe loc până se oprește ploaia.
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate staying in one place without moving.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the act of not moving rather than the anticipation of something.
a aștepta (pe cineva)
Example:
He is waiting for his friend to arrive.
El așteaptă ca prietenul să sosească.
She waited for the bus for over an hour.
Ea a așteptat autobuzul mai bine de o oră.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when someone is specifically waiting for a person or object.
Note: This form is often used in both casual and official conversations.
a întârzia
Example:
Don't make me wait too long!
Nu mă face să aștept prea mult!
We can't wait any longer; we need to leave now.
Nu putem aștepta mai mult; trebuie să plecăm acum.
Usage: informalContext: Used when expressing impatience or the need to stop waiting.
Note: This meaning conveys a sense of urgency and is often used in situations where time is of the essence.
Wait's synonyms
await
To wait for something or someone, usually with anticipation.
Example: We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our guests.
Note: Await is more formal and often implies a sense of expectation or excitement.
anticipate
To expect or look forward to something happening.
Example: I anticipate a long line at the ticket counter, so we should leave early.
Note: Anticipate can imply a sense of preparation or foresight in addition to waiting.
expect
To believe or assume that something will happen or be the case.
Example: I expect the report to be ready by tomorrow.
Note: Expect is often used when there is a specific outcome or result that is anticipated.
pause
To temporarily stop or delay an action or activity.
Example: Let's pause for a moment and reflect on what has been said.
Note: Pause implies a brief interruption rather than a prolonged period of waiting.
Wait expressions, common phrases
Wait for
To delay action until someone or something arrives or is ready.
Example: I have to wait for my friend before we can go to the movie.
Note: The phrase 'wait for' specifically indicates waiting for a person or thing.
Wait in line
To wait one's turn in a queue or line of people.
Example: We had to wait in line for over an hour to get tickets to the concert.
Note: This phrase specifies waiting in a line or queue.
Wait up
To stay awake or delay going to bed until someone arrives or something happens.
Example: Don't go to bed yet, wait up for me to get home.
Note: It implies staying awake or delaying bedtime for someone or something.
Wait and see
To wait patiently to find out what will happen or how a situation will develop.
Example: I'm not sure how it will turn out; we'll just have to wait and see.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the aspect of patience and uncertainty in waiting.
Wait it out
To endure a difficult or challenging situation by being patient and waiting for it to end.
Example: The storm will pass; we just need to wait it out inside.
Note: This phrase suggests enduring or being patient during a challenging situation.
Wait on
To serve someone by attending to their needs or desires, especially in a restaurant or store.
Example: The restaurant staff continued to wait on the customers even during busy hours.
Note: It indicates serving or attending to someone's needs.
Wait a minute
An expression used to ask for a short pause or delay in an activity or conversation.
Example: Wait a minute, I need to grab my keys before we leave.
Note: This phrase is a common way to ask for a brief delay in action.
Wait everyday (slang) expressions
Hold your horses
This slang term means to wait or be patient, often used to tell someone to slow down or wait a moment.
Example: Hold your horses! Let me finish talking before you interrupt.
Note: The original word 'wait' is replaced by 'hold your horses' to add emphasis and convey a sense of urgency or impatience.
Chill out
This term means to relax or calm down, often used to ask someone to be patient or wait calmly.
Example: Hey, chill out! I'll be ready in a few minutes.
Note: While 'wait' implies pausing for a specific purpose, 'chill out' focuses more on the emotional aspect of waiting by asking someone to stay calm or relaxed.
Hang on a sec
This slang phrase means to wait for a short period, typically used to delay briefly before moving on to the next action.
Example: Hang on a sec, I'll grab my keys and then we can go.
Note: Instead of simply saying 'wait,' 'hang on a sec' suggests a quick pause or delay before proceeding, indicating a short timeframe for waiting.
Cool your jets
This expression means to calm down or relax, often used to ask someone to be patient and wait calmly.
Example: Cool your jets! The bus will be here soon.
Note: Similar to 'chill out,' 'cool your jets' emphasizes the need to remain calm while waiting, but with a slightly more playful or informal tone.
Give it a minute
This phrase means to wait briefly, suggesting that a short amount of time is needed before proceeding.
Example: Just give it a minute, I'm almost ready to leave.
Note: Rather than using the word 'wait,' 'give it a minute' implies a sense of anticipation and expectation, highlighting the imminent completion of a task or action.
Not so fast
This term means to slow down or hold off on proceeding, often used to caution against rushing into something.
Example: Not so fast! We need to wait for everyone to arrive before we start.
Note: While 'wait' indicates a general pause, 'not so fast' specifically warns against acting too quickly or impulsively, urging restraint and patience.
Take a rain check
This idiom means to postpone or reschedule a plan, often used when someone cannot engage in an activity as planned but suggests doing it at another time.
Example: Can we take a rain check on dinner tonight? I'm not feeling well.
Note: Unlike a straightforward 'wait,' 'take a rain check' implies a temporary delay or postponement with the intention of revisiting the plan in the future.
Wait - Examples
Wait for me!
Așteaptă-mă!
I'm waiting for the bus.
Aștept autobuzul.
Please don't make me wait too long.
Te rog, nu mă face să aștept prea mult.
Wait grammar
Wait - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: wait
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): waits, wait
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): wait
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): waited
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): waiting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): waits
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): wait
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): wait
Syllables, Separation and Stress
wait Contains 1 syllables: wait
Phonetic transcription: ˈwāt
wait , ˈwāt (The red syllable is stressed)
Wait - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
wait: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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