očekivati

This is the 530th most frequent Croatian word.


očekivati

"To expect."


In this context, 'očekivati' means 'to expect,' indicating a standard or behavioral expectation.

Roditelji očekuju od djeteta da bude pristojno.

Parents expect their child to be polite.


Here, 'očekivati' means 'to expect,' describing anticipation of a scheduled event.

Očekujem autobus za pet minuta.

I am expecting the bus in five minutes.


Here, 'očekivati' expresses being unprepared or surprised about unexpected circumstances.

Nisam očekivala tako dobru vijest.

I did not expect such good news.