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erwarten

expect

Meaning of erwarten

think something will happen

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German/ɛɐ̯ˈvaʁtn̩/
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What's the difference between erwarten / vermuten / annehmen / rechnen mit / hoffen / beabsichtigen

🇩🇪German
erwarten

expect — think something will happen

A2Often
V
🇩🇪German
vermuten

To suppose or guess something without full certainty.

A2Often

Ich vermute, dass er heute später kommt.

Я предполагаю, что он сегодня придёт позже.

A
🇩🇪German
annehmen

To assume something is true or likely.

A2Very Often

Ich nehme an, dass der Zug pünktlich ist.

Я предполагаю, что поезд идёт по расписанию.

R
🇩🇪German
rechnen mit

To expect something as likely and prepare for it.

A2Often

Wir rechnen mit Regen am Nachmittag.

Мы ожидаем дождь во второй половине дня.

H
🇩🇪German
hoffen

To hope for a desired result, not just expect a fact.

A2Very Often

Ich hoffe, dass du bald gesund wirst.

Я надеюсь, что ты скоро поправишься.

B
🇩🇪German
beabsichtigen

To intend to do something; this is closer to a plan than to expecting.

A2Rarely

Ich beabsichtige, morgen früh zu fahren.

Я намереваюсь уехать завтра утром.

V
🇩🇪German
voraussetzen

To assume something as a condition or premise.

A2Often

Der Plan setzt voraus, dass alle pünktlich sind.

План предполагает, что все будут пунктуальны.

P
🇩🇪German
prognostizieren

To forecast or predict, often in formal or scientific language.

A2Rarely

Die Experten prognostizieren ein gutes Jahr für die Wirtschaft.

Эксперты прогнозируют хороший год для экономики.

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how to pronounce erwarten

/ɛɐ̯ˈvaʁtn̩/

erwarten translation

expect

erwarten transcription

/ɛɐ̯ˈvaʁtn̩/

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erwarten meaning: what does it mean?

denken, dass etwas passieren wird

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