Hope so Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhoʊp/ /ˈsoʊ

HOHP-soh

UK

hˈəʊp/ /sˈəʊ

HOHP-soh

Definition

A phrase used to express that you want or wish something to happen, or that you think it is likely, but you are not sure.

Usage & Nuances

'Hope so' is informal, usually said alone in response to yes/no questions or positive wishes. It cannot start a full sentence. Do not say 'I hope so is' or 'hope it is so.' Often used after questions about the future.

• Spanish: eso espero - ojalá
• Portuguese (BR): espero que sí - tomara que sim
• Portuguese (PT): espero que sim - oxalá
• Chinese (Simplified): 希望如此
• Chinese (Traditional): 希望如此
• Hindi: आशा है ऐसा हो
• Arabic: آمل ذلك
• Bengali: আশা করি
• Russian: надеюсь
• Japanese: そうだといい
• Vietnamese: hy vọng vậy
• Korean: 그랬으면 좋겠다
• Turkish: umarım öyle
• Urdu: امید ہے ایسا ہی ہو
• Indonesian: semoga begitu

Example Sentences

Will it be sunny tomorrow? Hope so.

basic

Do you think they will arrive on time? Hope so.

basic

Is the test going to be easy? Hope so.

basic

Maybe the movie won't be crowded. Hope so.

natural

I’m trying for that job. Hope so, but we’ll see.

natural

You think Dad will forgive you? Hope so — I really do.

natural