Romanian Word of the Day
aștepta
/as-TEP-ta/ • verb — 19th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to wait (for); to remain until something happens; also to expect
Examples
- Te rog să mă aștepți la intrare.
(Please wait for me at the entrance.) - Am așteptat tramvaiul 20 de minute.
(I waited for the tram for 20 minutes.) - Nu mai aștepta, pleacă fără mine.
(Don't wait any longer, leave without me.)
Synonyms
- a sta
- a rămâne
Conjugation
| Person | Prezent | Perfect compus |
|---|---|---|
| eu | aștept | am așteptat |
| tu | aștepți | ai așteptat |
| el/ea | așteaptă | a așteptat |
| noi | așteptăm | am așteptat |
| voi | așteptați | ați așteptat |
| ei/ele | așteaptă | au așteptat |
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Use aștepta when asking someone to wait or describing waiting. For polite or formal requests use the imperative plural (Așteptați!), and for informal use the singular imperative (Așteaptă!). It can also mean 'to expect' in contexts like 'Mă aștept la un răspuns' (I expect an answer).
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