Category: Common VerbsPart of speech: verbDifficulty: Common
Vente
/Vente/Roman
English meaning: To wait
Definition
To stay where you are until something happens.
Example
“Vent på mig i fem minutter.”
In English: “Wait for me for five minutes.”
Another example: “Vent lige et øjeblik, jeg kommer nu.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common verb meaning to wait, and also to expect; neutral register, used in everyday situations. 'Vente på' = to wait for; 'vente sig' can mean to expect (a baby).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Vente' originates from the Old Norse 'vanta', meaning 'to wait for'. It has been preserved in Danish through its historical linguistic evolution, maintaining its meaning through centuries.
Common Collocations
- vente på nogen
- vente på bussen
- vente lidt
- vente med noget
- vente sig et barn
Word Forms
at vente; nutid: venter; datid: ventede; tillægsform: ventet
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