väntas

"Väntas" is a Swedish verb meaning "to wait" or "to expect." It is commonly used in everyday conversation and literature to describe anticipation or the act of pausing until something occurs. The verb is irregular in its conjugation, which is typical for many Swedish verbs, and it follows the pattern of strong verbs, meaning its stem changes in the present tense.

The infinitive form of the verb is "vänta," and its past tense is "väntade," while the past participle is "väntat." For example, "Jag väntar" translates to "I am waiting," and "Jag väntade" means "I waited." The verb is often paired with prepositions like "på" (on) or "till" (until) to indicate what or whom one is waiting for or expecting. For instance, "Jag väntar på bussen" means "I am waiting for the bus," and "Jag väntar till imorgon" means "I am waiting until tomorrow."

"Väntas" is the passive form of "vänta," meaning "to be expected" or "to be waited for." It is used when the subject of the sentence is the one being waited upon or anticipated. For example, "Bussen väntas om fem minuter" translates to "The bus is expected in five minutes," and "Det väntas regn" means "Rain is expected." This form is frequently used in weather forecasts, schedules, and other contexts where something is anticipated to occur.

The verb "väntas" can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as "det väntas" (it is expected), which is often used to acknowledge that something is inevitable or certain. For instance, "Det väntas att han kommer sent" means "It is expected that he will come late." This usage reflects the broader meaning of anticipation and inevitability in Swedish language and culture.