VERB
erwarten/ɛɐ̯ˈvaʁtn̩/to expect; to await; to anticipate
erwarten is a German verb that means to expect, to await, or to anticipate. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvaʁtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erwartete" and the past participle is "erwartet".
Definitions
1.to believe that something will happen or is likely; to expect(anticipation, assumption)
a.to assume or suppose something probable or due
Ich erwarte, dass du pünktlich bist.—I expect you to be on time.
2.to wait for someone or something, usually in a formal sense(awaiting, formal/written)
a.to wait for something to arrive or occur
Die Gäste werden bereits erwartet.—The guests are already awaited.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erwarten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erwarte |
| Present (du) | erwartest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erwartet |
| Preterite (ich) | erwartete |
| Participle II | erwartet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erwartete |
| Imperative (singular) | erwarte |
| Imperative (plural) | erwartet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erwarten" mean in English?
- "erwarten" means to expect, to await, or to anticipate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erwarten"?
- "erwarten" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvaʁtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erwarten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erwarten" is "erwartet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erwarten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erwarten" becomes "erwartete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erwarten"?
- "erwarten" is a verb in German.
