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 want or wish that something will happen or be true(wish, expectation)
a.to expect or desire a positive outcome
Ich hoffe, dass das Wetter morgen schön wird.—I hope the weather will be nice tomorrow.
b.to wish for something for oneself or others
Wir hoffen auf eine schnelle Antwort.—We hope for a quick reply.
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.
