How is the word warten auf translated from German to English

English translation
wait for
phrase

Verb mit Präposition: bleiben, bis jemand kommt oder etwas passiert; danach Akkusativ.

A verb with a preposition: to stay until someone comes or something happens; followed by the accusative.

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  • Ich warte auf meine Freundin. — I'm waiting for my girlfriend.

  • Wir warten noch auf die Antwort vom Amt. — We're still waiting for the answer from the authorities.

  • Worauf wartest du? — What are you waiting for?

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