No. 497 in Afrikaans

verwag

"Expect" or "anticipate."

In a sentence

Ek verwag 'n belangrike vergadering more.
I expect an important meeting tomorrow.
In this context, 'verwag' means to anticipate or expect an event or occurrence.
Sy het gesê sy verwag 'n baba.
She said she is expecting a baby.
In this context, 'verwag' means to be pregnant or to expect a child.
Ons verwag goeie resultate van die projek.
We expect good results from the project.
In this context, 'verwag' signifies expecting or looking forward to an anticipated outcome.

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