die Erwartung
Translation
expectation, anticipation
Examples
Meine Erwartungen wurden übertroffen.
My expectations were exceeded.
Wir haben hohe Erwartungen an das Projekt.
We have high expectations for the project.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((expectations)) to have expectations We have high expectations.
expectations ((of/for sth.)) expectations of/for something We have high expectations for the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hoffnung (hope), Annahme (assumption); Antonyms: Enttäuschung (disappointment)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'erwarten' (to expect). It's composed of 'er-' (prefix) + 'warten' (to wait).
Memory Tips
Think of 'er-warten' as 'to wait for' something to happen. The noun is the 'thing you are waiting for', i.e., the expectation.