a aștepta
to wait, to expect
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
a aʃˈtep.ta
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Cultural Note
'A aștepta cu nerăbdare' (to wait with impatience) means 'to look forward to.' Waiting is a concept Romanians know well from the communist era, when queues for food and goods were a daily reality. This cultural memory persists in expressions and attitudes.
📝 Example Sentences
Te aștept de o oră.
I've been waiting for you for an hour.
Așteptăm cu nerăbdare sărbătorile.
We look forward to the holidays.
Nu mă așteptam la asta.
I didn't expect that.
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