Dutch Word of the Day
wachten
/WAKH-ten/ • verb — 1st of May, 2026
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Meaning: to wait; to remain in place or delay action until a particular time or event occurs
Examples
- Ik moet vijf minuten wachten op de bus.
(I have to wait five minutes for the bus.) - Kun je even wachten? Ik ben zo klaar.
(Can you wait a moment? I'll be ready soon.) - We wachten op het resultaat van de test.
(We are waiting for the test result.)
Synonyms
- afwachten
- blijven wachten
Wachten is commonly used with the preposition 'op' (wachten op iemand/iets). In everyday speech you'll hear short imperatives like 'Wacht!' or 'Wacht even' to ask someone to pause briefly. It is used for waiting for people, transport, results, etc.
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