This is the 957th most frequent Swedish word.
vänta
"Vänta" means "to wait" in English.
Here, 'vänta' is used in its primary meaning: to wait or stay stationary.
Jag måste vänta här tills bussen kommer.
I must wait here until the bus arrives.
In this sentence, 'vänta' is used as part of the reflexive verb 'vänta sig,' meaning to expect or anticipate something.
Du kan vänta dig ett spännande äventyr.
You can expect an exciting adventure.
Here, 'vänta' is used as an interjection, signalling the speaker's desire to pause or indicate a need for clarification.