forventet

Forventet is a Norwegian word that functions as both an adjective and the past participle of the verb forvente, meaning to expect. As a participle, forventet is used in compound tenses such as har forventet (has expected) or hadde forventet (had expected). As an adjective, forventet describes something that is anticipated or believed to occur and typically precedes the noun it modifies, for example det forventede resultatet (the expected result).

In everyday language, forventet can describe outcomes, plans, or events that people think will happen. Examples include: Det forventede resultatet ble offentliggjort i dag. Vi forventet at møtet skulle vare kort. In these uses, the form agrees with the noun it accompanies according to Norwegian grammar.

The word also appears in technical contexts. In mathematics and statistics, forventet verdi (expected value) is a standard term referring to a probabilistic average or long-run mean of a random variable. This usage reflects the same core sense of anticipation or projected outcome found in ordinary speech.

Etymology traces forventet to the Norwegian verb forvente, with the -et ending marking the past participle in its verbal and adjectival forms. Related words include forvente (to expect), forventning (expectation), and uventet (unexpected).