vænta

"Vänta" is a Swedish verb that translates to "to wait" in English. It is a common and essential verb in Swedish, used to express the act of staying in a place or remaining in a particular state until a certain event or time occurs. The verb is irregular, with its past tense form being "väntade" and its past participle "väntat."

The basic conjugation of "vänta" includes "jag väntar" (I wait), "du väntar" (you wait), "han/hon/den väntar" (he/she/it waits), "vi väntar" (we wait), "ni väntar" (you all wait), and "de väntar" (they wait). The imperative form is "vänta" (wait), used for commands or instructions.

In Swedish, "vänta" can be used in various contexts, such as waiting for a person, an event, or a service. It can also be used to express the idea of expecting something to happen or to indicate that someone is holding a position or maintaining a state. For example, "Jag väntar på dig" means "I am waiting for you," while "Vänta här" translates to "Wait here."

The verb "vänta" is often used with prepositions like "på" (for) and "i" (in), depending on the context. It is a versatile and frequently used verb in Swedish, making it an important part of the language for both native speakers and learners.