No. 790 in Dutch
wacht
"Wait" or "guard."
In a sentence
Wacht even hier terwijl ik iets haal.
Wait here for a moment while I fetch something.
The word 'wacht' is used as a command or request to stay where one is or delay action briefly.
Hij staat daar op de wacht voor indringers.
He's standing guard there against intruders.
The word 'wacht' is used as a noun referring to a person or group assigned to keep guard or watch.
Ik wacht al uren op zijn telefoontje.
I have been waiting for his call for hours.
The word 'wacht' is used as part of the verb 'wachten', meaning to wait.
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