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 hope that something will happen; to expect something (often positive)(expectation, wish)
a.to have a specific hopeful expectation of something
Sie hatte sich von dem neuen Job eine Beförderung erhofft.—She had hoped for a promotion from the new job.
b.to anticipate something good, often with eagerness or desire
Wir erhoffen uns durch das Training bessere Ergebnisse.—We are hoping for better results through the training.
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.
