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wait in Czech

wait in Czech is čekat, obsluhovat — wait means a period spent staying where you are, or delaying action, until something happens.

wait in Czech

čekat
verb
(intransitive) To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.
obsluhovat
verb
(intransitive, stative, US) To wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment.

What does "wait" mean?

  1. noun A period spent staying where you are, or delaying action, until something happens.
  2. verb To stay in one place or delay acting until something happens.
    "We waited an hour for the bus to arrive."
  3. verb To work serving customers at tables, especially in a restaurant.
    "She waited tables all through university to pay her rent."
  4. interjection Used to tell someone to pause or stop for a moment.
    ""Wait, I think I left my keys inside!""
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wait in a sentence

  • We waited an hour for the bus to arrive.
  • Please wait here until your name is called.
  • She waited tables all through university to pay her rent.
  • "Wait, I think I left my keys inside!"

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What is "wait" in Czech?

"wait" in Czech is čekat, obsluhovat. wait means: A period spent staying where you are, or delaying action, until something happens.

Are there other ways to say "wait" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "wait": čekat, obsluhovat.

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