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Wartebereich
/ˈvaʁtəbəˌʁaɪ̯ç/
waiting area
Bitte begeben Sie sich in den Wartebereich.
Please proceed to the waiting area.
formal
A designated space where people wait, typically in public or semi-public settings such as airports, hospitals, or offices.
Im Wartebereich des Bahnhofs saßen müde Reisende auf den Bänken.
Tired travelers sat on the benches in the train station's waiting area.
Der Wartebereich der Arztpraxis war bis auf den letzten Platz gefüllt.
The doctor's office waiting area was filled to the last seat.
Commonly used in contexts where people must wait for a service or event, such as medical appointments, public transport, or customer service desks.
Collocations
Wartebereich des Flughafensairport waiting areaWartebereich der Praxisclinic waiting area
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Context matters
Use 'Wartebereich' for public or semi-public waiting spaces (e.g., airports, hospitals). For smaller or private spaces, 'Wartezimmer' is more appropriate.
Gold Rule
Pluralization
The plural of 'Wartebereich' is 'Wartebereiche', though it is less commonly used as waiting areas are often referred to collectively.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Warte' (waiting, from 'warten' to wait) and 'Bereich' (area, region). First attested in the early 20th century.
Usage Notes
Prefer 'Wartebereich' in modern contexts, especially for public or commercial settings. 'Wartesaal' is more traditional and often implies a larger, more formal space (e.g., train station hall). 'Wartezimmer' is typically used for smaller, private waiting spaces (e.g., doctor's office).
Word Breakdown
Warte
waiting
rootBereich
area
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