No. 341 in Hungarian
várja
"Várja" means "he/she/it waits for" or "is waiting for."
In a sentence
A tanár várja a diákokat.
The teacher awaits the students.
Here 'várja' is the verb meaning 'await' or 'waiting for', with the definite conjugation used because the object ('the students') is specific.
Mindenki várja, hogy megérkezzen a vendég.
Everyone is waiting for the guest to arrive.
In this case, 'várja' refers to an anticipatory waiting for an event or action to occur, emphasizing the expectation.
A műsort már régóta várja a közönség.
The audience has been waiting for the show for a long time.
Here, 'várja' denotes anticipation and excitement for something forthcoming, highlighting the emotional state of the subject.
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