erwarten
Translation
to expect, to await, to anticipate
Examples
Ich erwarte einen wichtigen Anruf.
I am expecting an important call.
Wir haben das nicht erwartet.
We did not expect that.
Sie erwartet ein Kind.
She is expecting a child.
Grammar Patterns
to expect ((sth.)) to expect sth. Wir erwarten gutes Wetter.
to expect ((sb.)) to expect sb. Ich erwarte Gäste.
to expect ((sth.)) ((from sb.)) to expect sth. from sb. Ich erwarte Hilfe von dir.
Similar Words
Synonyms: annehmen, hoffen
Etymology
er- (prefix indicating outcome) + warten (to wait)
Memory Tips
Think of 'waiting' out for a result -> expecting it.