As i expected Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈaɪ/ /ɪkˈspɛktəd/, /ɪkˈspɛktɪd
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ˈæs/ /ˈaɪ/ /ɛkspˈɛktɪd
AZ eye ek-SPEK-tid
Definition
This phrase means that something happened just the way you thought or predicted it would.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts, often after results or outcomes are revealed. Common alternatives: 'just as I thought', 'as expected'. Often expresses satisfaction or lack of surprise.
Spanish: como **esperaba** - tal como **pensaba**Portuguese (BR): como **eu esperava** - exatamente como **pensei**Portuguese (PT): como **eu esperava** - tal como **pensei**Chinese (Simplified): 正如我**预料**的Chinese (Traditional): 正如我**預料**的Hindi: जैसा मैंने **सोचा था**Arabic: كما **توقعت**Bengali: আমার মতোই - যেমনটা ভেবেছিলামRussian: как я и ожидал - как и ожидалосьJapanese: 予想通り - 思ったとおりVietnamese: như tôi đã nghĩ - như tôi đã dự đoánKorean: 내 예상대로 - 내가 생각한 대로Turkish: beklediğim gibi - tahmin ettiğim gibiUrdu: جیسا میں نے سوچا تھاIndonesian: seperti yang saya harapkan
Example Sentences
As I expected, the test was easy.
basic
The weather is sunny today, as I expected.
basic
She arrived late, as I expected.
basic
The movie ended exactly as I expected—with a huge twist.
natural
He didn’t apologize, as I expected.
natural
The meeting was boring, as I expected—nothing new was discussed.
natural