This is the 7952nd most frequent Swedish word.
väntar
"Väntar" means "waits" or "is waiting" in English.
In this example, 'väntat' is the past participle form of 'väntar,' used with the auxiliary verb 'har' to express the action of waiting in the present perfect tense.
Vi har väntat länge.
We have waited for a long time.
In this sentence, 'väntar' is used as a verb meaning 'waiting' in the present tense, indicating the action of waiting for a specific object (the bus).
Jag väntar på bussen.
I am waiting for the bus.
Here, 'väntar' is used with the preposition 'på' and a clause, emphasizing anticipation for a future event (the start of the film).