VERB
erwarten/ɛɐ̯ˈvaʁtn̩/to expect; to anticipate
erwarten is a German verb that means to expect or to anticipate. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvaʁtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erwartete" and the past participle is "erwartet".
Definitions
1.to think that something will happen or that someone will come or do something(anticipation, expectation)
a.to look forward to something as likely to happen
Ich erwarte einen wichtigen Anruf.—I am expecting an important call.
b.to assume or demand something as a requirement
Meine Eltern erwarten gute Noten von mir.—My parents expect good grades from me.
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 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.
