How do you say "We can wait here." in German?

"We can wait here." in German is "Wir können hier warten.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘We can wait here.’ in German

Q: What does "Wir können hier warten." mean in English?

"Wir können hier warten." means "We can wait here." in English. Usage tip: With [können], the other verb goes to the end in its basic form: [Wir können hier warten.] Swap in another verb the same way: [Wir können hier sitzen.]

Wir können hier warten.

veer KURN-nen heer VAHR-ten

[veer KURN-nen heer VAHR-ten]

💬 Usage Tip: With [können], the other verb goes to the end in its basic form: [Wir können hier warten.] Swap in another verb the same way: [Wir können hier sitzen.]

Phrase Breakdown

Wir können

veer KURN-nen

we can

Expresses ability or possibility.

Example

Wir können später kommen.

We can come later.

Words in this phrase

Wir

[veer]

Refers to the speaker and at least one other person.

Example

Wir bleiben noch am Gate.

We are staying at the gate a bit longer.

können

[KURN-nen]

can; are able to

Used to express possibility or permission.

Example

Wir können später einsteigen.

We can board later.

Hier warten

heer VAHR-ten

wait here

Verb phrase meaning to stay in this place and wait.

Example

Bitte hier warten.

Please wait here.

Words in this phrase

hier

[heer]

here

Means in this location.

Example

Hier ist die Schlange kurz.

The line is short here.

warten

[VAHR-ten]

to wait

To stay until the next event, like boarding.

Example

Wir warten am Gate ruhig.

We are waiting calmly at the gate.

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