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“hopeful” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɔfnʊŋsˌfɔl/

Example

Die Lage ist hoffnungsvoller geworden.

The situation has become more hopeful.

Illustration for hoffnungsvoll (hopeful)

How to say “hopeful” in German

“Hopeful” in German is hoffnungsvoll.

A path ahead with visible signs of progress and a realistic chance of success.

Full entry for hoffnungsvoll: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hoffnungsvoll

Er machte einen hoffnungsvollen Schritt.

He took a promising step.

Tips for using hoffnungsvoll

  • As an adjective, hoffnungsvoll takes normal German adjective endings, as in ein hoffnungsvoller Beginn and eine hoffnungsvolle Entwicklung.

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