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in verwachting — meaning in English

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English meaning

expectant adjective Filled with anticipation, waiting for something to happen.
expecting adjective Pregnant.
pregnant adjective Carrying a developing baby inside the body; expecting a child.

Senses

in verwachting is used for these senses in English:

expectant Pregnant.
expecting (not comparable) Of a woman, female animal, or couple, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.
pregnant (mostly, not comparable) Carrying developing offspring within the body.

expectant — full definition

adjective Filled with anticipation, waiting for something to happen.
adjective Pregnant.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

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