Expected in Tagalog

Expected in Tagalog translates to “inaasahan,” “inasahan,” or “hinihintay,” referring to something anticipated, predicted, or considered likely to happen. This term is commonly used to describe outcomes, behaviors, or events that are foreseen or deemed probable.

Explore the comprehensive breakdown below to understand how to properly use this term in various Filipino contexts and conversations.

[Words] = Expected

[Definition]:

• Expected /ɪkˈspektɪd/
• Adjective 1: Regarded as likely to happen or arrive; anticipated.
• Adjective 2: Considered probable or certain.
• Verb (Past tense): Regarded something as likely to happen in the past.

[Synonyms] = Inaasahan, Inasahan, Hinihintay, Inaasam, Hinihintay na mangyari, Tinatayang mangyayari, Sinasambit na darating

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The expected delivery date is next Monday.
Ex1_PH: Ang inaasahang petsa ng paghahatid ay sa susunod na Lunes.

Ex2_EN: Her reaction was exactly what we expected.
Ex2_PH: Ang kanyang reaksyon ay eksakto kung ano ang aming inasahan.

Ex3_EN: The project results exceeded the expected outcomes.
Ex3_PH: Ang resulta ng proyekto ay lumampas sa inaasahang kinalabasan.

Ex4_EN: He arrived earlier than expected.
Ex4_PH: Siya ay dumating nang mas maaga kaysa sa inaasahan.

Ex5_EN: The weather turned out better than expected for the outdoor event.
Ex5_PH: Ang panahon ay naging mas maganda kaysa sa hinihintay para sa outdoor event.