očekivanje

1. expectation
   Film nije ispunio moja očekivanja. — The film didn't live up to my expectations.
   Imaš previsoka očekivanja od ljudi. — You expect too much from people.
2. (u očekivanju + gen.) waiting; anticipation
   U očekivanju vašeg odgovora, srdačno vas pozdravljam. — I look forward to your reply. Kind regards, …

Often plural in the sense of hopes: 'ispuniti očekivanja' — to meet expectations.