ожидать
expect
think something will happen
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ожидать with English translation
ожидать usage examples
We expect the meeting to start late.
Мы ожидаем, что встреча начнётся поздно.
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ожидать synonyms
What's the difference between ожидать / предполагать / рассчитывать / предвидеть / предвкушать / ожидать с нетерпением
The most general meaning: to think something will happen.
I expect that he will arrive on time.
Я ожидаю, что он придёт вовремя.
To think something is likely, but not be fully sure.
I suppose the meeting will be tomorrow.
Я предполагаю, что встреча будет завтра.
I am counting on your help.
Я рассчитываю на твою помощь.
To foresee something in advance, often based on experience or analysis.
He foresaw possible difficulties.
Он предвидел возможные трудности.
To look forward to something pleasant with joy.
The children are looking forward to the holiday.
Дети предвкушают праздник.
To eagerly wait for something; to be very excited about it.
I am eagerly expecting your reply.
Я с нетерпением ожидаю твоего ответа.
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How to pronounce ожидать and what this word means
ожидать translation: expect. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ожидать
[ɐʐɨˈdatʲ]
ожидать translation
expect
ожидать examples
We expect the meeting to start late.
ожидать transcription
[ɐʐɨˈdatʲ]
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ожидать meaning: what does it mean?
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ожидать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ожидать is pronounced as [ɐʐɨˈdatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ожидать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We expect the meeting to start late. Translation: Мы ожидаем, что встреча начнётся поздно.
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