No. 1,451 in Swedish

förväntningarna

"Expectations."

In a sentence

Förväntningarna inför föreställningen var höga.
The expectations for the performance were high.
The word 'förväntningarna' in this sentence indicates the collective hopes or anticipations people have for something that is going to happen.
Förväntningarna på lagets prestation blev inte helt uppfyllda.
The expectations regarding the team's performance were not entirely met.
Here, 'förväntningarna' showcases goals or standards someone holds about another party's behavior or results.
Barnens förväntningar inför julafton var märkbara.
The children's expectations for Christmas Eve were noticeable.
In this case, 'förväntningarna' points to the eager anticipation or excitement held by someone toward an upcoming event.

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