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expectation in Dutch

expectation in Dutch is verwachting, afwachting — expectation means a strong belief that something will happen or turn out a certain way.

expectation in Dutch

verwachting
noun
The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
afwachting
noun
The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
verwachting
noun
That which is expected or looked for.

What does "expectation" mean?

  1. noun A strong belief that something will happen or turn out a certain way.
    "There is a general expectation that prices will rise next year."
  2. noun A standard or requirement that someone is supposed to meet.
    "The new hire struggled to meet the company's expectations."

expectation in a sentence

  • There is a general expectation that prices will rise next year.
  • The new hire struggled to meet the company's expectations.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "expectation" in Dutch?

"expectation" in Dutch is verwachting, afwachting. expectation means: A strong belief that something will happen or turn out a certain way.

How do you use "expectation" in a sentence?

Example: "There is a general expectation that prices will rise next year." In Dutch, "expectation" is verwachting, afwachting.

Are there other ways to say "expectation" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "expectation": verwachting, afwachting.

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