hoping
word · lemma: hope
/ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
HOH-ping
/hˈəʊpɪŋ/
HOH-ping
Definition
Feeling or expressing a wish that something good will happen or be true. It is the -ing form of 'hope' and is often followed by 'for' or a clause.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'hoping for something' and 'hoping (that) ...'. In real use, 'I'm hoping...' often sounds a little softer and more polite than 'I hope...', especially in requests or when talking about plans. Do not confuse it with 'waiting'—'hoping' is about desire, not just time.
Spanish: esperando - teniendo la esperanza dePortuguese (BR): esperando - tendo esperança dePortuguese (PT): à espera de - com esperança deChinese (Simplified): 希望 - 期待Chinese (Traditional): 希望 - 期待Hindi: उम्मीद करते हुएArabic: آمِلًا - على أملBengali: আশা করছি - প্রত্যাশা করছিRussian: надеюсь - надеяться (процесс)Japanese: 望んでいる - 期待しているVietnamese: đang hy vọngKorean: 바라고 있다 - 희망하고 있다Turkish: umut etmekte - umuyorUrdu: امید کر رہا ہوں - اُمید رکھ رہا ہوںIndonesian: sedang berharap
Example Sentences
I am hoping for good weather tomorrow.
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She is hoping to see her friend today.
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We are hoping that the test is easy.
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I'm hoping they can fix my phone today.
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We're hoping for a quiet weekend at home.
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I was hoping you'd say yes.
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