Don't say "wait me" — here's why

What kind of error is it?

This is a grammatical error involving the misuse of the verb "wait" without the necessary preposition "for" before its object.

Why do people make this mistake?

People often make this error due to direct translation from other languages where "wait" functions as a transitive verb and doesn't require a preposition. This leads to the omission of "for" in English. Additionally, non-native speakers may be unaware of the correct verb-preposition combination in English grammar.

What is correct?

The correct phrase is "wait for me". In English, "wait" is an intransitive verb that requires "for" to indicate the object being waited upon.