abwarten
Wir müssen abwarten, was passiert.
We have to wait and see what happens.
To wait for something to happen or for a situation to develop.
Lass uns abwarten, bis die Ergebnisse da sind.
Let's wait until the results are in.
Man muss manchmal einfach abwarten und Geduld haben.
Sometimes you just have to wait and be patient.
Often used with 'und sehen' (and see) to express waiting to observe outcomes.
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Common Phrase
The phrase 'abwarten und sehen' is very common and directly translates to 'wait and see'.
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Usage
Use 'abwarten' when referring to waiting for a specific outcome or event.
Word Origin
From the prefix 'ab-' (away) and 'warten' (to wait), literally meaning 'to wait away' or 'to wait through'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. The phrase 'abwarten und Tee trinken' (wait and drink tea) humorously suggests passive waiting.