wachten→ to waitDutch word meaning
"wachten" is a A1-level Dutch word meaning "to wait". Below you can find 14 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
14 stories
Example Sentences
The Ugly Duckling
Ze wacht op haar baby's.
She waits for her babies.
The Wrong Bus
Hij wacht op bus nummer vijf.
He waits for bus number five.
The Video Call
Mia wacht opgewonden.
Mia waits excitedly.
The Wrong Number
Ergens wacht Maria nog steeds op dat telefoontje.
Somewhere, Maria is still waiting for that call.
Lunch with Coworkers
Tom en Lisa wachten op haar.
Tom and Lisa wait for her.
Taking the Bus
Anna gaat zitten en wacht.
Anna sits down and waits.
Small Talk in the Elevator
Vandaag wacht ze op de lift op de eerste verdieping.
Today she waits for the elevator on the first floor.
The Morning Commute
Ze wacht op bus nummer 42.
She waits for the number 42 bus.
At the Food Court
Tom gaat zitten en wacht op zijn eten.
Tom sits down and waits for his food.
The Queue Jumper
Anna had haar boodschappen gedaan en stond in de rij te wachten.
Anna had finished her shopping and was waiting in line.
Returning an Item
Ze wachtte geduldig op haar beurt.
She waited patiently for her turn.
Getting an ID Card
Er stonden al veel mensen buiten te wachten.
There were already many people waiting outside.
Scenic Train Ride
Ze wachtte op de bergtrein.
She was waiting for the mountain train.
The Utility Bill Problem
Maria gaf de informatie en wachtte terwijl de medewerker haar account opzocht.
Maria provided the information and waited while the representative looked up her account.