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expectation in Irish

expectation in Irish is dúil, oirchill — expectation means a strong belief that something will happen or turn out a certain way.

expectation in Irish

dúil
noun
The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
oirchill
noun
The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.

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 Irish?
"expectation" in Irish is dúil, oirchill. 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 Irish, "expectation" is dúil, oirchill.
Are there other ways to say "expectation" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "expectation": dúil, oirchill.
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