die Hoffnung, -en
hope
Ein Gefühl, dass etwas Gutes in der Zukunft passieren wird, auch wenn man es noch nicht sicher weiß.
The German word "Hoffnung" is a noun that means "hope". It is derived from the verb "hoffen", which means "to hope". "Hoffnung" refers to the anticipation or desire that something positive will happen.
Similar words in German include:
- Zuversicht (confidence): This implies a stronger, more certain belief in a positive outcome.
- Erwartung (expectation): This can imply a more neutral or even negative expectation, depending on context.
- Optimismus (optimism): This denotes a general positive outlook on life and situations.
Difference between these words and "Hoffnung":
- "Hoffnung" carries a nuance of yearning or wishfulness, often driven by a sense of uncertainty.
- "Zuversicht" conveys a stronger, more assured confidence, lacking the uncertainty inherent in "Hoffnung".
- "Erwartung" is more neutral and can include negative expectations, unlike "Hoffnung," which inherently desires a positive outcome.
- "Optimismus" represents an overall positive disposition and philosophy, while "Hoffnung" is more situational—focused on a specific desire or outcome.
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Examples
Ich habe Hoffnung auf eine bessere Zukunft.noun
I have hope for a better future.
Hoffnung ist in schwierigen Zeiten wichtig.noun
Hope is important in difficult times.
Hoffnung gibt Menschen Kraft.noun
Hope gives people strength.
Manchmal bringt Hoffnung neue Energie.noun
Sometimes hope brings new energy.
Viele Menschen finden Hoffnung in kleinen Momenten des Glücks.noun
Many people find hope in small moments of happiness.
Ohne Hoffnung fühlte er sich sehr allein.noun
Without hope he felt very alone.
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