Ждать

Definition

To stay in one place until something happens.

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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.

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