Rainbow
Is it correct to say, I'm waiting for a delivery. meaning I'm waiting for the package that is going to be delivered?
2021년 12월 13일 오후 11:55
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Yes, of course. In fact, it's very common to say it that way.
2021년 12월 13일
That is exactly what I would say myself.
2021년 12월 14일
"I'm waiting a delivery" - In this sentence, "a delivery" is the direct object, but wait is an intransitive verb so it cannot take a direct object. "to wait for" is what's called a phrasal verb (a verb that is used with specific other words). In this case, the word "for" follows wait, followed by the direct object.
2021년 12월 14일
There is another verb "await" that is transitive. So you could also say "I'm awaiting a delivery."
2021년 12월 14일
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