ожидать
expect
think something will happen
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ожидать with English translation
ожидать usage examples
We expect the meeting to start late.
Мы ожидаем, что встреча начнётся поздно.
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ожидать synonyms
What's the difference between ожидать / предполагать / рассчитывать / предвидеть / предвкушать / ожидать с нетерпением
To think something is likely, but not be fully sure.
To foresee something in advance, often based on experience or analysis.
To look forward to something pleasant with joy.
To eagerly wait for something; to be very excited about it.
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How to pronounce ожидать and what this word means
ожидать means expect. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ожидать
[ɐʐɨˈdatʲ]
ожидать translation
expect
ожидать examples
Wir erwarten morgen Besuch.
ожидать transcription
[ɐʐɨˈdatʲ]
Questions about this word
ожидать meaning: what does it mean?
считать, что это случится или произойдёт
ожидать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ожидать is pronounced as [ɐʐɨˈdatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ожидать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Wir erwarten morgen Besuch. Translation: Мы ожидаем гостей завтра.
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