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expectation in German

expectation in German is Erwartung — expectation means a strong belief that something will happen or turn out a certain way.

expectation in German

Erwartung
noun

What does "expectation" mean?

  1. noun A strong belief that something will happen or turn out a certain way.
    "We set off with the expectation that the weather would stay dry all day."
  2. noun A standard or requirement that someone is supposed to meet.
    "Parents have high expectations of the teachers at this school."
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expectation in a sentence

  • We set off with the expectation that the weather would stay dry all day.
  • Her expectation of a quick reply turned out to be wrong.
  • Parents have high expectations of the teachers at this school.
  • Be clear about your expectations before you start working with a new team.

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What is "expectation" in German?
"expectation" in German is Erwartung. expectation means: A strong belief that something will happen or turn out a certain way.
How do you use "expectation" in a sentence?
Example: "We set off with the expectation that the weather would stay dry all day." In German, "expectation" is Erwartung.
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