beklenti

§ What 'beklenti' means

Definition

Expectation or anticipation of something

Alright, let's get straight to it. The Turkish word 'beklenti' (pronounced 'bek-len-TEE') is a noun that means 'expectation' or 'anticipation'. It's a pretty common word you'll hear in everyday conversations, news, and even more formal settings. Think of it as what you believe or hope will happen in the future, or what you think someone should do or achieve.

You use 'beklenti' when you're talking about:

• What you expect from a situation or an event.
• What you anticipate someone will do.
• The hopes or predictions you have about an outcome.
• The standards or demands you place on others or yourself.

It’s a versatile word, so understanding its nuances will really help you sound more natural in Turkish. Let’s look at some practical examples to nail down its usage.

§ Examples of 'beklenti' in use

Here are some common ways 'beklenti' shows up in sentences:

This means: "I didn't have many expectations from him/her/it." Here, 'benim' means 'my' and 'ondan' means 'from him/her/it'. The '-im' suffix on 'beklenti' makes it 'my expectation'.

This translates to: "The market's expectations about the future are positive." Notice 'beklentileri' here. The '-ler' indicates plural expectations, and the '-i' is a possessive suffix for 'piyasanın' (the market's).

Meaning: "High expectations can sometimes create disappointment." Simple and direct. 'Yüksek' means 'high' and 'hayal kırıklığı' means 'disappointment'.

§ Common phrases with 'beklenti'

You'll often hear 'beklenti' used in certain phrases. Knowing these will make you sound even more like a native speaker:

• Beklenti içine girmek: To get into an expectation, to start expecting something.
• Beklentilerini karşılamak: To meet one's expectations.
• Beklentilerin altında kalmak: To fall short of expectations.
• Beklentilerin üstünde performans göstermek: To perform above expectations.

This means: "I couldn't meet his/her expectations." This is a very common phrase.

So, when someone asks you about your 'beklentiler' (expectations) for something, you'll know exactly what they mean. And you'll be able to express your own 'beklentiler' clearly. Keep practicing these examples, and you'll master 'beklenti' in no time. It's a fundamental word for expressing future-oriented thoughts and feelings.