English–Korean

“expectation” in Korean

Korean

Also예상 (yesang)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkidae

Example

나는 그 공연에 기대가 있어요.na neun keu kong yeo ne ki dae ga i sseo yo

I have expectations for that performance.

Illustration for 기대 (expectation)

How to say “expectation” in Korean

“Expectation” in Korean is 기대 (kidae).

Holding a positive picture of what is coming and waiting for it to become real.

Full entry for 기대: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 기대

관객들의 기대가 크다.kwan gaek tteu rui ki dae ga keu da

The audience has high expectations.

Tips for using 기대

  • English expectation can mean a neutral prediction, but this Korean word commonly suggests that the expected result is welcome or desired.

Other Korean words for “expectation”

예상보다 결과가 더 좋았어요.ye sang bo da kyeol gwa ga teo cho a sseo yo

The result was better than expected.

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