wider Erwarten

contrary to expectations, unexpectedly

Definition

adverb

Meanings

  1. 1.contrary to expectations
  2. 2.unexpectedly
Frequency
Rank #9680

Grammar

Examples

  • Wider Erwarten klappte .

    Contrary to expectations, everything went smoothly.

  • Wider Erwarten bestand er die .

    Contrary to expectations he passed the exam effortlessly.

  • Das wurde Erwarten .

    The weather turned out fine, contrary to expectations.

  • Wider Erwarten kam sie an.

    Unexpectedly she arrived on time.

  • Der funktionierte Erwarten .

    The plan worked excellently, contrary to expectations.

  • Wider Erwarten zeigte sich der .

    Contrary to expectations the boss proved generous.

  • Die Verhandlungen endeten Erwarten .

    The negotiations ended successfully, contrary to expectations.

  • Wider Erwarten gefiel ihm das sehr.

    Unexpectedly he liked the gift very much.

  • Der erholte sich Erwarten .

    The patient recovered quickly, contrary to expectations.

  • Wider Erwarten gab es .

    Contrary to expectations there were no complaints at all.