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Pronunciation / Transliteration: gidarim
"그녀는 손님의 도착을 기다리고 있습니다."
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2 senses- 1
To wait for something or someone.
"She is awaiting the arrival of her guests." - 2
To be in a state of expectation.
"The team is awaiting the results of the competition."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'awaiting' is derived from the Old English 'awætan', which means 'to watch for' or 'to expect'. It evolved through Middle English as 'awaiten', reflecting a sense of anticipation or expectation that has persisted into modern usage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Awaiting" is said worldwide
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Attente
Transliteration: a-tãt
"Elle est en attente de ses invités."
Warten
Transliteration: ˈvaʁtən
"Sie wartet auf die Ankunft ihrer Gäste."
Attesa
Transliteration: atˈteza
"È in attesa dell'arrivo dei suoi ospiti."
Esperando
Transliteration: espeˈɾando
"Ella está esperando la llegada de sus invitados."
Aguardando
Transliteration: aɡwaˈdɐ̃nu
"Ela está aguardando a chegada de seus convidados."
इंतज़ार
Transliteration: intazaar
"वह अपने मेहमानों का इंतज़ार कर रही है।"
等待
Transliteration: děngdài
"她在等待客人的到来。"
기다림
Transliteration: gidarim
"그녀는 손님의 도착을 기다리고 있습니다."
待機
Transliteration: taiki
"彼女はゲストの到着を待機しています。"
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