erwartet
Translation
expected, anticipated
Examples
Das erwartete Ergebnis trat ein.
The expected result occurred.
Er kam früher als erwartet.
He came earlier than expected.
Grammar Patterns
als erwartet than expected Things went better than expected.
erwartete/-r/-s + Noun the expected ... The expected guest has arrived.
Similar Words
Synonyms: voraussichtlich, prognostiziert; Antonyms: unerwartet, überraschend
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'erwarten' (to expect). Composed of the prefix 'er-' (indicating achievement) and 'warten' (to wait).
Memory Tips
Think of 'er-' as waiting something out to its conclusion. So, 'erwartet' is the result you've been waiting for.