How do you use "hoffen" in a sentence?

Example: "Ich hoffe, dass ihr zu meinem Geburtstag kommen könnt." (I hope that you can come to my birthday.) Another example: "Wir alle hoffen auf besseres Wetter."

hoffen

B1 Verb

English Translation

to hope

What does „hoffen" mean in English?

„hoffen" is a German verb meaning "to hope" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

Ich hoffe, dass ihr zu meinem Geburtstag kommen könnt.

I hope that you can come to my birthday.

Wir alle hoffen auf besseres Wetter.

We all hope for better weather.

CEFR Level

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

Hof — courtyard hoffen — to hope hoffentlich — hopefully hoffentlich — hopefully offen — open offen — open

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