This is the 976th most frequent Greek word.
περιμένουν
"Περιμένουν" means "they wait" or "they are waiting."
In this sentence, 'περιμένουν' refers to anticipating an event in third person plural, aligning with the sense of looking forward to something.
Τα παιδιά περιμένουν να αρχίσει το παιχνίδι.
The children are waiting for the game to begin.
Here, 'περιμένουν' is used in its standard meaning, 'to wait', conjugated in third person plural, indicating an ongoing action.
Οι επιβάτες περιμένουν το λεωφορείο στη στάση.
The passengers are waiting for the bus at the stop.
Here, 'περιμένουν' conveys an element of expectation or hope for something in third person plural, extending the idea of awaiting an outcome.