Finnish · Common Verbs
Odottaa
To wait
Beginnerverb
Definition
To stay where you are until something happens.
Example
Odota minua viisi minuuttia.
Wait for me for five minutes.
Etymology
'Odottaa' stems from the Proto-Finnic *odottaa, which is linked to the act of expecting or awaiting. Etymologically, it is related to the concept of anticipation.
How & Where It’s Used
'Odottaa' is used in all registers and can be found in spoken and written language alike. The word is frequently used in everyday contexts when referring to waiting for people or events.