Romanian Word of the Day
aștepta
/aș-TEP-ta/ • verb — 28th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to wait (to stay in place or delay action until something happens); also to await
Examples
- Așteaptă autobuzul la stație.
(He/She is waiting for the bus at the station.) - Te rog, nu aștepta afară, intră în cafenea.
(Please don't wait outside, go into the café.) - Am așteptat o oră până a venit trenul.
(I waited an hour until the train arrived.)
Synonyms
- a sta
- a zăbovi
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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Aștepta is a common verb used whenever someone waits for a person, vehicle, event, or moment. For 'to expect' in the sense of anticipating something, Romanian often uses the reflexive form 'a se aștepta' (e.g., 'Mă aștept să vină' = 'I expect him/her to come'). Present tense forms: eu aștept, tu aștepți, el/ea așteaptă.
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