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 belief that something will happen or is likely(general)
a.hope or assumption regarding a future event
Meine Erwartungen an den Urlaub waren sehr hoch.—My expectations for the holiday were very high.
2.a demand or standard that someone is supposed to meet(requirements)
a.standard or requirement one is expected to fulfill
Die Erwartungen der Lehrer an die Schüler sind gestiegen.—The teachers' expectations of the students have increased.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Erwartung | die Erwartungen |
| Genitive | der Erwartung | der Erwartungen |
| Dative | der Erwartung | den Erwartungen |
| Accusative | die Erwartung | die 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.
