Polish Word · Intermediate
spodziewać
to anticipate, to expect, to hope for, to look forward to
Pronunciation: /spɔˈd͡ʑɛ.vat͡ɕ/
Meaning
to anticipate, to expect, to hope for, to look forward to
Example
Nie spodziewałem się takiego sukcesu.
I did not expect such success.
Practice tips
- Practice spodziewać out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Polish word is for intermediate-level learners.