De verwachting
Example: De verwachting is dat het morgen gaat regenen.
Definition
"De verwachting" means the anticipation or belief about what will happen in the future, often based on current information or experience. For example, "De verwachting is dat het morgen gaat regenen" refers to the forecast or prediction that it will rain tomorrow.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de verwachting" comes from the verb "verwachten," which means to expect or anticipate. It is derived from the prefix "ver-" meaning 'for' or 'ahead' and "achten," which means to regard or esteem. Did you know? The word evolved to capture the idea of looking forward to something with a sense of prediction or hope.
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"De verwachting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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