It can also be used to convey the following meanings depending on the context:
* Hope: A feeling of wanting something to happen and believing it will.
* Anticipation: A feeling of excitement or nervousness about something that is going to happen.
* Waiting: The act of staying in a place or state until something happens.
Here are some examples:
* "Ennikku ningalodu pratheeksha undu." (എനിക്ക് നിങ്ങളോട് പ്രതീക്ഷയുണ്ട്.) - I have expectations of you.
* "Avarude pratheeksha niravediyayi." (അവരുടെ പ്രതീക്ഷ നിറവേറിയി.) - Their hope was fulfilled.
* "Aanayude pratheeksha koodi." (ആനയുടെ പ്രതീക്ഷ കൂടി.) - The elephant is waiting.