How is the word подождать translated from Russian to English

Немного подождать.

To wait for a short time.

verb
English translation
Hold on

Examples with “подождать”

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  • Подожди, я сейчас вернусь. Hold on, I'll be right back.

  • Держись за перила. Hold on to the railing.

  • Можешь подождать, пока я найду файл? Could you hold on while I find the file?

  • Он держался обеими руками, пока аттракцион не остановился. He held on with both hands until the ride stopped.

  • Она попросила меня подождать, а потом бросила трубку. She asked me to hold on and then hung up.

  • Тут есть за что держаться? Is there anything here to hold on to?

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FAQ about “подождать”

How is “подождать” translated from Russian?
“подождать” translates into English as “Hold on”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “подождать” mean?
Meaning of “подождать”: Немного подождать. In English — “Hold on”.
What part of speech is “подождать”?
“подождать” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “подождать”?
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