ABAIRTÍ
IN ENGLISH—IRISH DICTIONARY
The result is awaited with expectancy, táthar ar bís ag feitheamh leis an toradh.
Estate in expectancy, eastát m feithimh.
I waited two good hours, bhíos dhá uair fhada a chloig ag feitheamh.
The crowd was keyed up for the match, bhí díbhirce ar an slua ag feitheamh leis an gcluiche.
I have long been expecting him, is fada mé ag feitheamh leis.
In momentary expectation of. . ., ag feitheamh gach aon mhóimint le...
Momentarily expecting it, ag feitheamh gach aon mhóimint leis.
Playing for time, ag feitheamh na faille; ag cur an ama i bhfad.
To be on the tiptoe of expectations, bheith ar bís ag feitheamh.
To keep s.o. waiting, duine a choimeád ag feitheamh, ag fanacht.
We are waiting to be served, táimid ag feitheamh le freastal.