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expectation in Malay

jangkaan

UK/ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/

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Australia/ˌek.spekˈtæɪ.ʃən/

expectation in Malay: jangkaan. In English, expectation means the act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.

Malay words for expectation

that which is expected or looked for
jangkaan
act or state of expecting
jangkaan

English meaning of expectation

  1. noun The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
  2. noun That which is expected or looked for.
  3. noun An implicit obligation or duty held by another in someone's view.
  4. noun The prospect of the future; grounds upon which something excellent is expected to occur; prospect of anything good to come, especially of property or rank.

Full definition of expectation

expectation in a sentence

  • He struggled with his parents' expectations.

expectation in other languages

Questions about expectation in Malay

What is the meaning of expectation in Malay?
Expectation in Malay is jangkaan.
Apakah maksud expectation dalam bahasa Melayu?
Expectation: jangkaan.
What does expectation mean in English?
Expectation means the act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.

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