Die Erwartung
Example: Die Erwartung auf das Konzert wächst jeden Tag mehr.
Definition
"Die Erwartung" refers to the feeling or belief that something will happen or is likely to occur in the future, often accompanied by anticipation or hope. For example, in the phrase 'Die Erwartung auf das Konzert wächst jeden Tag mehr,' it describes the growing anticipation for the concert.
Etymology
The word "die Erwartung" comes from the German verb 'erwarten,' meaning 'to expect.' It combines 'er-' (a prefix indicating completion or intensity) with 'warten,' meaning 'to wait.' Did you know? The concept of expectation inherently involves waiting for something anticipated.
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"Die Erwartung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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