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Usages of verwachten
Ondanks het verlies door de storm verwacht de directeur volgend jaar meer winst.
Despite the loss caused by the storm, the director expects more profit next year.
Wij verwachten morgen mooi weer.
We expect nice weather tomorrow.
Anna brengt een paraplu mee, want zij verwacht een korte regenbui.
Anna brings an umbrella because she expects a short rain shower.
Tom is gestrest, omdat het tentamen langer duurt dan hij had verwacht.
Tom is stressed because the exam lasts longer than he expected.
Test yourself: What does verwachten mean?
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