Swedish Word of the Day
vänta
VÄN-ta • verb — 10th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to wait
Examples
- Vänta lite!
(Wait a moment!) - Kan du vänta här tills jag är klar?
(Can you wait here until I'm ready?) - Jag väntade på bussen i tjugo minuter.
(I waited for the bus for twenty minutes.)
Synonyms
- avvakta
- dröja
Vänta is commonly used with the preposition 'på' when specifying what or whom you are waiting for (e.g., 'vänta på bussen'). It appears often in imperatives ('Vänta!') and polite requests ('Kan du vänta?'). 'Avvakta' is more formal; 'dröja' can mean to delay or take time.
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