This is the 999th most frequent Dutch word.
verwachte
"Expected"
In this sentence, 'verwachte' acts as an attributive adjective describing the noun 'regen' (rain), indicating something anticipated or predicted.
De verwachte regen is eindelijk gekomen.
The expected rain has finally arrived.
Here, 'verwachte' modifies 'uitkomst' (outcome) and conveys a sense of predictability or anticipation.
Het was een verwachte uitkomst gezien de omstandigheden.
It was an expected outcome given the circumstances.
In this example, 'verwachte' describes 'veranderingen' (changes), suggesting they were foreseen or planned.