No. 410 in Polish

spodziewać

"Spodziewać" means "to expect."

In a sentence

Spodziewałem się lepszych wyników w egzaminie.
I was expecting better results in the exam.
The word "spodziewałem" serves as the verb 'expect' in the context of anticipating an outcome.
Nie spodziewałem się, że go tam spotkam.
I did not expect to meet him there.
The term "spodziewałem" illustrates the surprise or unforeseen nature of meeting someone.
Czy spodziewasz się dzisiaj gości?
Are you expecting guests today?
The word "spodziewasz" is used to inquire about anticipation regarding visitors.

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