VERB
erhoffen/ɛɐ̯ˈhɔfn̩/to hope for; to expect
erhoffen is a German verb that means to hope for or to expect. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈhɔfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erhoffte" and the past participle is "erhofft".
Definitions
1.to expect or hope to receive or achieve something (usually with some wishful optimism)(expectation, wish)
a.to hope for something with some expectation of its realization
Von diesem Gespräch erhoffe ich mir eine Lösung.—From this conversation I hope for a solution.
b.to expect positive outcomes from someone/something
Die Investoren erhoffen sich hohe Gewinne.—The investors are hoping for high profits.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erhoffen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erhoffe |
| Present (du) | erhoffst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erhofft |
| Preterite (ich) | erhoffte |
| Participle II | erhofft |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erhoffte |
| Imperative (singular) | erhoff |
| Imperative (plural) | erhofft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erhoffen" mean in English?
- "erhoffen" means to hope for or to expect. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erhoffen"?
- "erhoffen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈhɔfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erhoffen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erhoffen" is "erhofft", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erhoffen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erhoffen" becomes "erhoffte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erhoffen"?
- "erhoffen" is a verb in German.
