NOUN

Erwartung/ɛɐ̯ˈvaʁtʊŋ/expectation; anticipation; hope

Erwartung is a German noun that means expectation, anticipation, or hope. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvaʁtʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Erwartungen".

Definitions

1.the feeling or state of expecting something to happen(general)

a.anticipation of a future event

Die Erwartung auf den Urlaub ist groß.The anticipation of the vacation is great.

b.hope or assumption that something will happen

Meine Erwartung war, dass das Treffen pünktlich beginnt.My expectation was that the meeting would start on time.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Erwartungdie Erwartungen
Genitiveder Erwartungder Erwartungen
Dativeder Erwartungden Erwartungen
Accusativedie Erwartungdie Erwartungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Erwartung" mean in English?
"Erwartung" means expectation, anticipation, or hope. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Erwartung"?
"Erwartung" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvaʁtʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Erwartung" der, die, or das?
"Erwartung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Erwartung"?
The plural of "Erwartung" is "Erwartungen".
What part of speech is "Erwartung"?
"Erwartung" is a noun in German.

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