VERB
hoffen/ˈhɔfn̩/to hope
hoffen is a German verb that means to hope. It is pronounced /ˈhɔfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hoffte" and the past participle is "gehofft".
Definitions
1.to wish or expect something positive in the future(general)
a.to desire something to happen
Sie hofft auf gutes Wetter.—She hopes for good weather.
b.to trust that something will turn out well
Wir hoffen, dass alles gut geht.—We hope that everything will go well.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | hoffen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | hoffe |
| Present (du) | hoffst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hofft |
| Preterite (ich) | hoffte |
| Participle II | gehofft |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hoffte |
| Imperative (singular) | hoff |
| Imperative (plural) | hofft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hoffen" mean in English?
- "hoffen" means to hope. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "hoffen"?
- "hoffen" is pronounced /ˈhɔfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "hoffen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "hoffen" is "gehofft", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "hoffen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "hoffen" becomes "hoffte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "hoffen"?
- "hoffen" is a verb in German.
