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German word
hoffnungsvoll
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhɔfnʊŋsˌfɔl/
Meaning
- adjectivehopeful
Example
Die Lage ist hoffnungsvoller geworden.
The situation has become more hopeful.
More examples
Er machte einen hoffnungsvollen Schritt.
He took a promising step.
Core concept
A path ahead with visible signs of progress and a realistic chance of success.
Common phrases
ein hoffnungsvoller Schritt
a promising step
ein hoffnungsvoller Vorschlag
a promising proposal
ein hoffnungsvoller Blick
a hopeful gaze
Similar words
zuversichtlich: Confident that things will turn out well.
optimistisch: Having a positive belief that things will improve.
erwartungsvoll: Filled with eager anticipation of what is to come.
Definition in German
voller Erwartung eines positiven Ausgangs; mit berechtigter Hoffnung
Word origin
The compound Hoffnungsvoll combines Hoffnung with the adjective-forming element voll to mean full of hope.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, hoffnungsvoll takes normal German adjective endings, as in ein hoffnungsvoller Beginn and eine hoffnungsvolle Entwicklung.
Other meanings
- promisingadjective
Opposites
- pessimistischpessimisticadjective
- mutlosdispiritedadjective
Related words
- Hoffnunghopenoun
- Hoffnungszeichensign of hopenoun