warte immer noch
The phrase "still waiting" is translated into German as warte immer noch.
This phrase is used to express that a person is continuing to wait for something or someone that has not yet arrived or happened.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase combines the first-person singular conjugation of the verb warten (to wait) with the adverbial phrase immer noch (still).
Which one should you use?
While the word noch can mean both "still" and "yet", using the combination immer noch specifically emphasizes the continuity of the state, meaning "even now".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase warte immer noch is the first-person singular form of the verb. If you want to specify the person or thing you are waiting for, you must use the preposition auf followed by the accusative case.
What mistakes should you avoid?
When saying you are waiting for someone or something, do not use the preposition für. Instead, always use auf to express "waiting for" in German.
Did you know?
- Because immer noch emphasizes continuity so strongly, using it can sometimes sound more impatient than just saying noch alone.
- The word immer is a distant relative of the English word 'ever', sharing a common ancestral root that refers to a sense of eternity or always.
- The phrase warte immer noch is grammatically a complete sentence even without the word ich for 'I'.
Examples in context
- Ich warte immer noch.I'm still waiting.This sentence shows how to use warte immer noch to say "I'm still waiting".Tatoeba #3003378 by Zaghawa, translation #2248262 by CK
- Ich warte immer noch auf Tom.I'm still waiting for Tom.This sentence demonstrates using warte immer noch when waiting for a specific person.Tatoeba #10159255 by wolfgangth, translation #3921376 by CK
- Ich warte immer noch auf eine Antwort.I'm still waiting for a reply.This sentence shows how to use warte immer noch when waiting for a thing, such as a reply.Tatoeba #10157316 by wolfgangth, translation #3821196 by CK
- Entschuldigen Sie, ich warte immer noch auf die Dokumente.Excuse me, I am still waiting for the documents.
- Ich warte immer noch auf Ihre Rückmeldung.I am still waiting for your response.
- Hey, ich warte immer noch auf dich. Wann kommst du?Hey, I'm still waiting for you. When are you coming?
- Ich warte immer noch auf die Bestätigung für das Konzert.I'm still waiting for the confirmation for the concert.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are talking on the phone about a late delivery.
- MaximilianIst das Paket schon da?Is the package there already?
- LauraNein, ich warte immer noch darauf.No, I am still waiting for it.
- MaximilianSoll ich später nochmal anrufen?Should I call again later?
- LauraJa, das wäre gut, Maximilian.Yes, that would be good, Maximilian.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries immer, noch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
