This is the 2410th most frequent Korean word.
기대
"기대" means "expectation" or "anticipation."
In this sentence, "기대" conveys anticipating or being eager for a future occurrence.
나는 내일의 행사를 기대하고 있다.
I am looking forward to tomorrow's event.
Here, "기대" is used to express the anticipation or hope regarding someone's improvement.
그의 발전에 대한 기대는 매우 컸다.
The expectation for his progress was very high.
In this example, "기대" is associated with trust or reliance on an outcome.