warten means to wait or stay somewhere until something happens.
In everyday German you often need warten for appointments, queue numbers, lines, or delays.
Common Pattern
Common patterns: warten auf + accusative, wait in the waiting room, wait for the appointment.
I have been waiting for my appointment for twenty minutes.
Ich warte seit zwanzig Minuten auf meinen Termin.
Directly useful at the doctor or government office.
Where should I wait?
Wo soll ich warten?
A short, practical everyday sentence.