expect a baby — to be pregnant; to be waiting for a baby to be born
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be pregnant; to be waiting for a baby to be born
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspekt ə ˈbeɪbi/
Korean meaning: 임신하다, 아기를 기다리다
Korean pronunciation: 익**스펙**트 어 **베이**비
Example Sentences
- When Lisa started craving pickles with ice cream, we knew she was expecting a baby.
- The company offers maternity leave for employees expecting a baby.
- My cat thinks I'm expecting a baby because I keep buying tiny socks, but they're actually for her!
expect a baby
NOUN//ɪkˈspekt ə ˈbeɪbi//
to be pregnant; to be waiting for a baby to be born
to be pregnant; to be waiting for a baby to be born
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The lady expects a baby, maybe with wonder and joy
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Origin
expect는 라틴어 'expectare'에서 유래했으며, 'ex-(밖으로)'와 'spectare(보다)'가 결합되어 '밖을 내다보며 기다리다'는 의미였습니다. 임신 중인 부모가 아기의 탄생을 기대하며 기다리는 모습과 완벽하게 일치하는 표현입니다.
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“When Lisa started craving pickles with ice cream, we knew she was expecting a baby.”
“The company offers maternity leave for employees expecting a baby.”
“My cat thinks I'm expecting a baby because I keep buying tiny socks, but they're actually for her!”
“They've been expecting a baby for nine months and finally the due date is approaching.”
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