Warterei

dieNoun

constant waiting (negative)

English translations

  1. 01

    waiting room

  2. 02

    guardhouse

Word details

German meaning
Ein Ort oder eine Situation, in der man auf etwas oder jemanden wartet.
English meaning
Waiting area
German example
Die Warterei beim Arzt war sehr unangenehm, da viele husteten.
English example
The waiting area at the doctor's was very uncomfortable because many people were coughing.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Warterei
Plural Form
die Wartereien

Example sentences with “Warterei”

  1. Diese ewige Warterei macht mich verrückt. (This constant waiting is driving me crazy.)

Frequently asked questions

What does the suffix -erei mean?

It often forms nouns denoting a continuous or repetitive action, usually with a negative connotation.