This is the 6975th most frequent Dutch word.
afwachten
To wait and see.
Here, 'afwachten' conveys waiting with anticipation for a specific outcome or information.
Ik moet afwachten wat de dokter zegt.
I have to wait for what the doctor says.
In this sentence, 'afwachten' means awaiting a change or improvement patiently over time.
We zullen afwachten tot het weer beter wordt.
We will wait until the weather improves.
'Afwachten' is used to convey waiting passively for developments in a situation.