Es nicht erwarten können
Example: Ich kann es nicht erwarten, meinen Freund morgen zu sehen.
Definition
"Es nicht erwarten können" expresses a strong feeling of anticipation or excitement about something that is going to happen soon, indicating that a person is eagerly looking forward to an event or action with impatience or enthusiasm.
Translations
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can't wait -
tener muchas ganas -
niet kunnen wachten -
tenir moltes ganes -
avoir hâte
Etymology
The phrase "es nicht erwarten können" comes from the German language, where "es" means 'it', "nicht" means 'not', "erwarten" means 'to expect' or 'to wait for', and "können" means 'can' or 'to be able to'. Combined, it literally translates to 'cannot wait for it'. Did you know? This expression conveys a universal human feeling of eager anticipation, making it a common idiom in everyday German conversation.
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