hoffen
Meaning and Usage
"Hoffen" in German means "to hope". It is used to express a desire for something to happen or for a positive outcome in a situation.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "hoffen" is a verb. It doesn't have any prefixes or suffixes. It comes from the Old High German "hophen".
Comparisons between German and English
The English equivalent of "hoffen" is "to hope".
Cultural Context
The concept of hope is universal, and "hoffen" is a common word used in various contexts in the German language, including literature, everyday conversations, and formal writing.
Example Sentences
- Ich hoffe, dass es morgen nicht regnen wird. (I hope it will not rain tomorrow.)
- Sie hofft, dass sie die Prüfung bestehen wird. (She hopes that she will pass the exam.)
Memory Tips
Associate "hoffen" with the English word "hope" to remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Hoffnung (noun) - hope
- hoffnungsvoll (adjective) - hopeful
- die Verzweiflung (noun) - despair
- enttäuscht (adjective) - disappointed
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
- ich hoffe (I hope)
- du hoffst (you hope)
- er/sie/es hofft (he/she/it hopes)
- wir hoffen (we hope)
- ihr hofft (you hope - plural)
- sie hoffen (they hope)