odottaa→ to waitFinnish word meaning
"odottaa" is a A1-level Finnish word meaning "to wait". Below you can find 17 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Finnish conversations.
17 stories
Example Sentences
The Ugly Duckling
Se odottaa poikasiaan.
She waits for her babies.
The Wrong Bus
Hän odottaa bussia numero viisi.
He waits for bus number five.
The Video Call
Mia odottaa innoissaan.
Mia waits excitedly.
The Wrong Number
Jossain Maria odottaa yhä tuota puhelua.
Somewhere, Maria is still waiting for that call.
Lunch with Coworkers
Tom ja Lisa odottavat häntä.
Tom and Lisa wait for her.
Taking the Bus
Anna istuutuu ja odottaa.
Anna sits down and waits.
Small Talk in the Elevator
Tänään hän odottaa hissiä ensimmäisessä kerroksessa.
Today she waits for the elevator on the first floor.
The Morning Commute
Hän odottaa bussia numero 42.
She waits for the number 42 bus.
At the Food Court
Tom istuutuu ja odottaa ruokaansa.
Tom sits down and waits for his food.
New Baby
He odottivat ensimmäistä lastaan.
They were expecting their first baby.
The Queue Jumper
Anna oli lopettanut ostoksensa ja odotti jonossa.
Anna had finished her shopping and was waiting in line.
Returning an Item
Hän odotti kärsivällisesti vuoroaan.
She waited patiently for her turn.
Getting an ID Card
Ulkona odotti jo paljon ihmisiä.
There were already many people waiting outside.
Scenic Train Ride
Hän odotti vuoristojunaa.
She was waiting for the mountain train.
Making Amends
Oli Sarahin kolmaskymmenes syntymäpäivä, virstanpylväs jota hän oli innolla odottanut.
It was Sarah's thirtieth birthday, a milestone she had been eagerly anticipating.
The Utility Bill Problem
Maria antoi tiedot ja odotti, kun asiakaspalvelija etsi hänen tietojaan.
Maria provided the information and waited while the representative looked up her account.
Physical Therapy
Hän ei ollut koskaan käynyt fysioterapeutilla eikä tiennyt, mitä odottaa.
She had never been to a physical therapist before and did not know what to expect.
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