Wait - translation, pronunciation and examples
wait
stay until
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When to use wait
подождать минуту
подождать мгновение
ждать здесь
ждать там
ждать снаружи
wait usage examples
Пожалуйста, подождите у выхода, пока не объявят посадку.
Please wait at the gate until boarding is announced.
Она попросила его ждать снаружи примерочной.
She asked him to wait outside the changing room.
Similar words
general neutral verb meaning to remain or pause until something happens
informal request to pause or wait; often used on the phone
informal; similar to 'hold on', used to ask someone to wait briefly
formal equivalent of 'wait for', typically used in written or formal contexts and often followed by an object
to anticipate or believe that something will happen; more about anticipation than simply remaining in place
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What's the difference between wait / hold on / hang on / await / expect / stay
general neutral verb meaning to remain or pause until something happens
Please wait here for five minutes.
Пожалуйста, подождите здесь пять минут.
informal request to pause or wait; often used on the phone
Hold on a sec — I'll check the price for you.
Подожди секунду — я проверю цену для тебя.
informal; similar to 'hold on', used to ask someone to wait briefly
Hang on — I didn't hear that. Can you repeat?
Подожи — я не расслышал. Можешь повторить?
formal equivalent of 'wait for', typically used in written or formal contexts and often followed by an object
We await the committee's decision.
Мы ожидаем решения комитета.
to anticipate or believe that something will happen; more about anticipation than simply remaining in place
I expect the train to be on time.
Я ожидаю, что поезд будет вовремя.
to remain in a place or position; can imply waiting but often just means 'remain'
Stay here until the taxi arrives.
Останься здесь, пока не приедет такси.
to stay longer than necessary, often slowly or reluctantly; implies lingering rather than simply waiting
She lingered in the boutique looking at the coats.
Она задержалась в бутике, разглядывая пальто.
to stay or wait in a place idly or without purpose; informal
We hung around the terminal until our flight was called.
Мы слонялись по терминалу, пока не объявили наш рейс.
idiom meaning to wait patiently for the right opportunity; strategic waiting
He bided his time and applied when the position opened.
Он терпеливо ждал подходящего момента и подал заявление, когда вакансия открылась.
to be ready to help or to wait in readiness; can mean to wait or to support
The staff are standing by to assist passengers.
Персонал готов помочь пассажирам.
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How to pronounce wait and what this word means
wait translation: ждать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce wait
/ˈweɪt/
wait translation
ждать
wait examples
Please wait at the gate until boarding is announced.
wait transcription
/ˈweɪt/, /ˈweɪt/
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Questions about this word
wait meaning: what does it mean?
stay until
wait pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
wait is pronounced as /ˈweɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
wait definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please wait at the gate until boarding is announced. Translation: Пожалуйста, подождите у выхода, пока не объявят посадку.
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