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hoffnungsvoll

hopeful

Mit dem Gefühl, dass etwas Gutes passieren wird.

The German word "hoffnungsvoll" is an adjective meaning hopeful. It is made up of the noun "Hoffnung" (hope) and the adjective suffix "-voll" (full), so it literally means "full of hope."

Similar words:

  • optimistisch (optimistic)
  • zuversichtlich (confident, hopeful)
  • ermutigt (encouraged)

Differences:

  • hoffnungsvoll emphasizes having hope, often emotionally.
  • optimistisch focuses more on a positive expectation or mindset.
  • zuversichtlich highlights confidence in a positive outcome.
  • ermutigt refers to feeling encouraged rather than hopeful.

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Examples

Sie sehen hoffnungsvoll in die Zukunft.adverb

They look hopeful into the future.

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