erwartungsgemäß
as expected
In the way that was expected based on what came before; in line with expectations.
EXAMPLE
Das Ergebnis fiel erwartungsgemäß aus.
The result turned out as expected.
erwartungsgemäß
as expected
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Meanings
Forms
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Erwartungsgemäß' is made up of 'Erwartung' (expectation) and '-gemäß' (in accordance with). The second part indicates that something corresponds to expectations.
EXAMPLE
Die Entscheidung wurde erwartungsgemäß von vielen Fachleuten begrüßt.
The decision was welcomed by many experts, as expected.
Word order
'Erwartungsgemäß' frequently appears at the beginning of a sentence as a sentence adverb. The conjugated verb then comes directly after it.
EXAMPLE
Erwartungsgemäß stieg die Nachfrage nach dem neuen Produkt.
As expected, demand for the new product increased.
Written style
The word is especially common in reports, analyses, and other fairly factual texts. It evaluates an outcome or process based on prior expectations.
EXAMPLE
Die Untersuchung verlief erwartungsgemäß ohne größere Probleme.
As expected, the investigation proceeded without any major problems.
In real life
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