in verwachting

Dutch

Etymology

Literally, “in expectation”; compare English expecting.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɪn vərˈʋɑx.tɪŋ/, /ˌɪn vɛrˈʋɑx.tɪŋ/

Prepositional phrase

in verwachting

1. (somewhat formal) pregnant, expecting

   Synonyms: zwanger, in blijde verwachting, in gezegende omstandigheden, in de verwachting