Aufwarten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufwarten" is used as verb with the meaning of "offer", "present" or "come up with".

Essential properties of "aufwarten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: aufwarten
Simple past: wartete auf
Participle: aufgewartet

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "aufwarten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To offer or present something new or surprising"

Definition: "To offer or present something to someone, usually as a surprise or novelty."
Translation(s): offer, present, come up with, provide
Synonym(s): anbieten, präsentieren
Antonym(s): verbergen, zurückhalten
Related word(s): darreichen, überreichen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte mit einer unerwarteten Neuigkeit aufwarten.He was able to come up with unexpected news.
Die Firma will mit einem neuen Produkt aufwarten.The company wants to present a new product.
Sie hat mit einem besonderen Geschenk aufwarten.She presented a special gift.

2.) "To serve or attend to someone"

Definition: "To serve or attend to someone, especially in a formal or service context."
Translation(s): serve, attend, wait on
Synonym(s): bedienen, servieren
Antonym(s): ignorieren, vernachlässigen
Related word(s): dienen, bewirten

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Kellner wird Ihnen gleich aufwarten.The waiter will serve you shortly.
Das Personal ist bereit, den Gästen aufzuwarten.The staff is ready to attend to the guests.
Er hat den Gästen den ganzen Abend aufgewartet.He waited on the guests all evening.

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