No. 14,067 in Russian
ожидании
"Ожидании" means "expectation" or "waiting."
In a sentence
Мы проводим время в ожидании автобуса.
We are spending time waiting for the bus.
In this sentence, 'ожидании' refers to the state of anticipation or waiting for an event to occur, specifically for the bus to arrive.
Находясь в ожидании ответа, я приготовил чай.
While waiting for a response, I made tea.
Here, 'ожидании' is used to describe the state of anticipating a reply, illustrating an action undertaken during that time.
В ожидании праздника мы украсили дом.
In anticipation of the holiday, we decorated the house.
In this example, 'ожидании' conveys the anticipation and preparation leading up to a special occasion, emphasizing the emotional component of looking forward to an event.
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