erwarten
Translation
to expect, to await, to anticipate
Examples
Ich erwarte einen wichtigen Anruf.
I'm expecting an important call.
Wir erwarten Gäste zum Abendessen.
We are expecting guests for dinner.
Was erwartest du von dem neuen Job?
What do you expect from the new job?
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) erwarten to expect sth. I expect a letter.
((et4)) ((von+3)) erwarten to expect sth. from sb. I expect more from you.
erwarten, ((dass ...)) to expect that ... I expect that he will come soon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hoffen auf, rechnen mit; Antonyms: bezweifeln (to doubt)
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' + 'warten' (to wait). The 'er-' prefix can indicate achieving something through an action, so 'to achieve by waiting' -> to expect.
Memory Tips
Think of it as an intensified version of 'warten' (to wait). You're not just waiting, you're 'waiting for' something to happen, i.e., expecting it.