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Hoffen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Hoffen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to hope", "to expect" or "to wish".
Essential properties of "hoffen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: hoffen
- Simple past: hoffte
- Participle: gehofft
regulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "hoffen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To hope or expect something to happen"
- Definition: "To have hope or expectation that something will happen or be fulfilled."
- Translation(s): to hope, to expect
- Synonym(s): erwarten, sich versprechen
- Antonym(s): verzweifeln
- Related word(s): Hoffnung, hoffnungsvoll
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich hoffe, dass es morgen nicht regnet.
- Wir hoffen auf eine bessere Zukunft.
- Sie hofft, die Prüfung zu bestehen.
2.) "To wish for something or someone's success"
- Definition: "To wish for something to happen or for someone to succeed."
- Translation(s): to wish, to hope for
- Synonym(s): wünschen, ersehnen
- Antonym(s): fürchten
- Related word(s): Wunsch, Sehnsucht
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich hoffe für dich, dass alles gut geht.
- Wir hoffen das Beste für euch.
- Sie hofft auf eine schnelle Genesung ihres Vaters.