der Wartende
person waiting
A person who is waiting for someone or something.
EXAMPLE
Der Wartende stand seit einer Stunde vor dem geschlossenen Büro.
The person waiting had been standing in front of the closed office for an hour.
der Wartende
person waiting
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Meanings
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Word formation
'Der Wartende' (the person waiting) is a nominalized present participle of the verb 'warten' (to wait). The form refers to a person who is currently waiting, which is why it can be used like a noun.
EXAMPLE
Der Wartende sah immer wieder auf die Uhr.
The person waiting kept looking at the clock.
Relative clause
'Der Wartende' (the person waiting) can be described more precisely with a relative clause. The relative clause usually explains where or what the person is waiting for.
EXAMPLE
Der Wartende, der vor dem Eingang stand, telefonierte leise.
The person waiting, who was standing in front of the entrance, spoke quietly on the phone.
Die Wartende, die schon lange an der Haltestelle stand, wurde ungeduldig.
The woman waiting, who had already been standing at the bus stop for a long time, grew impatient.
Public notices
The nominalized form often occurs in public or institutional texts, especially when a group of people is meant. Typical contexts include service counters, waiting areas, and announcements.
EXAMPLE
Die Wartenden werden gebeten, hinter der gelben Linie zu bleiben.
Those waiting are asked to remain behind the yellow line.
In real life
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