expected

• Beschreibt etwas, das als wahrscheinlich oder normal für ein Ereignis gilt. Es kann sich auf eine Erwartung oder Vorhersage beziehen oder auf etwas, das den üblichen Erwartungen entspricht.

Describes something that is considered likely or normal to happen.

1. Anticipated or predictedA2formal

   Regarded as likely to happen or to be the case.

   Erwartet

   • The expected arrival time is 3 PM.
   • Her promotion was widely expected by her colleagues.
   • The expected outcome of the experiment was positive.

   Synonymeanticipatedawaitedhoped-forlikelyprobable

   Antonymesurprisingunanticipatedunexpectedunforeseen

2. Required or appropriateB1formal

   Considered necessary or suitable under the circumstances.

   erwartet

   • Students are expected to follow the school rules.
   • It is expected that you will complete the assignment on time.
   • The expected behavior at the ceremony is to remain silent.

   Synonymeappropriatefittingmandatorynecessaryobligatoryprescribedproperrequiredrequisitesuitable

• Verb, das die Erwartung oder Voraussicht von etwas als wahrscheinlich bezeichnet; auch im Sinne von verlangen oder annehmen.

A verb used to indicate anticipating or regarding something as likely to happen.

1. AnticipateA2formal

   To think or believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive or do something.

   erwarten

   • I expect her to arrive soon.
   • They expect rain tomorrow.
   • We expect you to complete the task on time.

   Synonymeanticipateawaitcount onenvisionforeseelook forpredict

2. Consider as reasonableB1formal

   To regard something as likely or probable.

   Erwarten

   • What do you expect from this meeting?
   • He expects too much from his employees.
   • I expect better behavior from you.

   Synonymeanticipateassumebelieveenvisagefigureforeseeimaginepredictpresumereckonsupposethink

3. AwaitB1formal

   To wait for something to happen.

   Erwarten

   • They are expecting guests for dinner.
   • She is expecting a baby in June.
   • We expect delivery by Friday.

   Synonymeanticipateawaitlook for