Die Erwartung
Example: Die Erwartung auf das Konzert macht mich sehr glücklich.
Definition
"Die Erwartung" refers to the feeling of anticipating or looking forward to something, often with excitement or hope. It is the mental state of awaiting an event or outcome, such as in the phrase: 'Die Erwartung auf das Konzert macht mich sehr glücklich,' meaning the anticipation of the concert makes me very happy.
Etymology
The word "Erwartung" comes from the German verb 'warten,' meaning 'to wait,' combined with the prefix 'er-,' which often intensifies the meaning. Thus, "Erwartung" literally means 'the act of waiting for something.' Did you know? The concept of expecting something is deeply rooted in the German language, reflecting patience and hope.
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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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