This is the 474th most frequent Dutch word.
verwachting
Expectation.
Here, 'verwachting' refers to a prediction or assumption about future weather, illustrating its use in conveying anticipated outcomes.
De verwachting was dat het morgen zou regenen.
The expectation was that it would rain tomorrow.
Here, 'in verwachting' subtly shifts to mean anticipation or the state of expecting, especially in the context of pregnancy, highlighting a nuanced meaning.
De ouders wachtten in verwachting van de geboorte van hun kind.
The parents waited in anticipation of the birth of their child.
In this sentence, 'verwachtingen' indicates hopes or aspirations someone holds regarding a situation, showing its motivational or conceptual usage.