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 consider probable or await something(general)

a.anticipate something will happen

Ich erwartete eine schnelle Antwort auf meine E-Mail.I expected a quick reply to my email.

b.await someone or something

Sie erwartete ihren Freund am Bahnhof.She awaited her friend at the train station.

Conjugation

Infinitiveerwarten
Present (ich)erwarte
Present (du)erwartest
Present (er/sie/es)erwartet
Preterite (ich)erwartete
Participle IIerwartet
Konjunktiv II (ich)erwartete
Imperative (singular)erwarte
Imperative (plural)erwartet
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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