Verwacht
Example: Ik verwacht dat de resultaten beter zullen zijn dan vorig jaar.
Definition
"Verwacht" is an adjective used to describe something that is anticipated or considered likely to happen based on current information or belief. For example, in the sentence 'Ik verwacht dat de resultaten beter zullen zijn dan vorig jaar,' it expresses the speaker's expectation that the results will improve compared to last year.
Etymology
The Dutch word "verwacht" originates from the verb 'verwachten,' which means 'to expect.' It combines 'ver-' (a prefix often implying completion or intensity) with 'wachten' (to wait). This reflects the idea of waiting for something to happen, which evolved into expecting or anticipating an event.
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"Verwacht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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