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anticipation in German

anticipation in German is Vorausahnung, Erwartung, Vorahnung — anticipation means the feeling of excitement or nervousness while waiting for something to happen.

anticipation in German

Vorausahnung
noun
The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order.
Erwartung
noun
The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order.
Vorahnung
noun
The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order.
Vorfreude
noun
The eagerness associated with waiting for something to occur.
spannungsvolle Erwartung
noun
The eagerness associated with waiting for something to occur.

What does "anticipation" mean?

  1. noun The feeling of excitement or nervousness while waiting for something to happen.
    "The children could barely sleep with anticipation the night before the trip."
  2. noun The act of expecting or preparing for something before it occurs.
    "In anticipation of the storm, residents boarded up their windows."
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anticipation in a sentence

  • The children could barely sleep with anticipation the night before the trip.
  • There was a real sense of anticipation in the stadium before kickoff.
  • In anticipation of the storm, residents boarded up their windows.

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What is "anticipation" in German?

"anticipation" in German is Vorausahnung, Erwartung, Vorahnung. anticipation means: The feeling of excitement or nervousness while waiting for something to happen.

How do you use "anticipation" in a sentence?

Example: "The children could barely sleep with anticipation the night before the trip." In German, "anticipation" is Vorausahnung, Erwartung, Vorahnung.

Are there other ways to say "anticipation" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "anticipation": Vorausahnung, Erwartung, Vorahnung, Vorfreude, spannungsvolle Erwartung.

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