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erwarten

expect

Meaning of erwarten

Deutsch

denken, dass etwas passieren wird

English

think something will happen

expect

Pronunciation

German
/ɛɐ̯ˈvaʁtn̩/

erwarten with English translation

erwarten usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich erwarte, dass es morgen regnet.

I expect it to rain tomorrow.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich erwarte eine schnelle Antwort.

I expect a quick answer.

erwarten synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between erwarten, vermuten, annehmen, rechnen mit, hoffen, beabsichtigen, voraussetzen, and prognostizieren

V
🇩🇪German
vermuten

To suppose or guess something without full certainty.

A2often
A
🇩🇪German
annehmen

To assume something is true or likely.

A2very often
R
🇩🇪German
rechnen mit

To expect something as likely and prepare for it.

A2often

Advanced: broader words

H
🇩🇪German
hoffen

To hope for a desired result, not just expect a fact.

A2very often
B
🇩🇪German
beabsichtigen

To intend to do something; this is closer to a plan than to expecting.

A2rare word
V
🇩🇪German
voraussetzen

To assume something as a condition or premise.

A2often
P
🇩🇪German
prognostizieren

To forecast or predict, often in formal or scientific language.

A2rare word

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What does erwarten mean?

think something will happen

How do you pronounce erwarten?

erwarten is pronounced [ɛɐ̯ˈvaʁtn̩].

How is erwarten used in a sentence?

I expect it to rain tomorrow. Translation: Ich erwarte, dass es morgen regnet.

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