No. 2,410 in Korean
기대
"기대" means "expectation" or "anticipation."
In a sentence
나는 내일의 행사를 기대하고 있다.
I am looking forward to tomorrow's event.
In this sentence, "기대" conveys anticipating or being eager for a future occurrence.
그의 발전에 대한 기대는 매우 컸다.
The expectation for his progress was very high.
Here, "기대" is used to express the anticipation or hope regarding someone's improvement.
그는 그녀의 결정에 조용히 기대를 걸었다.
He quietly placed his hopes on her decision.
In this example, "기대" is associated with trust or reliance on an outcome.
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