This is the 197th most frequent Croatian word.
očekuje
"Expects"
Here, 'očekuje' is used in the context of anticipation or waiting for something.
On očekuje paket od poštara.
He is expecting a package from the postman.
In this sentence, 'očekuje' is used to indicate an expectation or responsibility placed upon someone.
Od njega se očekuje da dovrši projekt na vrijeme.
It is expected of him to complete the project on time.
Here, 'očekuje' conveys the idea of having expectations regarding someone's behavior or results.