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wait
 
vi, vt(+prep).
 
1.
Def.: egtahad
MS: egtahad
If you wait for someone or something, you don't start until that person or thing is ready.
Don't wait for me, just start eating.
 
n-ct.
 
2.
Def.: kaluhayen te pegtetahad
MS: kaluhayen te pegtetahad
a period of waiting for something.
The supermarket was crowded, so there was a long wait at the counter.
 
vt(+prep).
 
3.
Def.: egbehey wey egpanggated te pegkeen wey ke egkeinum
If you wait on someone, you bring them the things that they need (especially food and drink).
The girl who waited on us at the restaurant was very helpful.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0401-0425
Status: ready

Last updated: 18/Jan/2012