waited
beginnerA1/ˈweɪtɪd/ · wait-ed
to remain in a place or situation until someone or something arrives or happens.
Meanings
to remain in a place or situation until someone or something arrives or happens.
کسی مقام یا صورت حال میں رہنا جب تک کہ کوئی شخص یا چیز نہ آئے یا نہ ہو۔
انتظار کیا
intezaar kiya
Common Collocations
- waited patiently
- waited for a decision
- waited in line
Example Sentences
I waited for her at the café for over an hour.
میں ایک گھنٹے سے زیادہ اس کا کیفے میں انتظار کرتا رہا۔
Main aik ghante se zyada us ka café mein intezaar karta raha.
They waited until the rain stopped.
انہوں نے بارش رکنے کا انتظار کیا۔
Unhon ne barish rukne ka intezaar kiya.
She waited in line to buy tickets.
وہ ٹکٹ خریدنے کے لیے قطار میں انتظار کرتی رہی۔
Woh ticket kharidne ke liye qataar mein intezaar karti rahi.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a clock ticking while you wait for something important.
Imagine someone sitting at a bus stop, looking at their watch.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
انتظار میں ہیں، تیرے وعدے کا ہمیں، وقت کی گزرگاہ میں، ہر لمحہ کٹھن ہے
Intezaar mein hain, tere waade ka humein, Waqt ki guzrgah mein, har lamha kathin hai
We are waiting for your promise, In the passage of time, every moment is difficult.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
انتظار کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے
Intezaar ka phal meetha hota hai
The fruit of waiting is sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "wēat" — to watch, await
First known use: 12th century
The word 'waited' comes from the Old English 'wēat', which evolved over time to convey the act of remaining in expectation.