Swedish Word of the Day
vänta
/VÄN-ta/ • verb — 8th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to wait
Examples
- Vänta på mig!
(Wait for me!) - Kan du vänta en minut?
(Can you wait a minute?) - Jag måste vänta tills filmen börjar.
(I have to wait until the movie starts.)
Synonyms
- avvakta
- invänta
Vänta is the common verb for waiting. It is often used with the preposition 'på' to indicate whom or what you are waiting for (e.g. 'vänta på någon'). For a more formal or written tone, you can use 'invänta' or 'avvakta'.
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