Russian · Verbs & Actions
Ждать
zhdat
To wait
Beginnerverb
Definition
To stay in one place until something happens.
Example
Подождите меня здесь.
Wait for me here.
Etymology
The verb 'Ждать' (zhdat) comes from the Proto-Slavic *žedati, meaning 'to await' or 'to expect'. It encapsulates the anticipation often felt in both literal and metaphorical senses.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ждать' is used in both informal and formal conversations, frequently appearing in everyday contexts as well as in written forms like literature and correspondence.