This is the 1164th most frequent German word.
erwartungen
"Erwartungen" means "expectations" in English.
"Erwartungen" is used here as a plural noun referring to people's anticipations or hopes regarding the quality or performance of the new film.
Die Erwartungen an den neuen Film waren sehr hoch.
The expectations for the new film were very high.
In this sentence, "Erwartungen" denotes her personal goals or hopes, which are described as being greater than what others had envisioned.
Ihre Erwartungen übertrafen unsere Vorstellungen.
Her expectations exceeded our imaginations.
Here, "Erwartungen" implies assumptions or anticipations about a situation, specifically the conditions of the weather, and advises moderation.