English–German

“hopefully” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɔfn̩tlɪç/

Example

Hoffentlich kommst du pünktlich.

Hopefully, you'll arrive on time.

Illustration for hoffentlich (hopefully)

How to say “hopefully” in German

“Hopefully” in German is hoffentlich.

A speaker looking ahead to a desired event and hoping it becomes real.

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

Example sentences with hoffentlich

Hoffentlich bekomme ich bald eine Antwort.

Hopefully, I will get an answer soon.

Tips for using hoffentlich

  • At the start of a clause, hoffentlich is followed by the finite verb in second position: Hoffentlich kommst du pünktlich.

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