hope
beginnerA1/hoʊp/ · hope
A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
Meanings
A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
کسی چیز کے ہونے کی توقع اور خواہش کا احساس۔
امید
umeed
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- hope for the best
- hope and faith
- hope in adversity
Example Sentences
She had a feeling of hope that things would improve.
اسے امید تھی کہ حالات بہتر ہوں گے۔
Usay umeed thi ke halaat behtar honge.
His hope was to become a doctor one day.
اس کی امید تھی کہ ایک دن ڈاکٹر بنے گا۔
Us ki umeed thi ke ek din doctor banega.
With hope in her heart, she faced the challenges ahead.
دل میں امید کے ساتھ، اس نے آنے والے چیلنجز کا سامنا کیا۔
Dil mein umeed ke saath, us ne aanay walay challenges ka samna kiya.
Easily Confused With
To desire with expectation of obtainment.
حصول کی توقع کے ساتھ خواہش کرنا۔
امید کرنا
umeed karna
Common Collocations
- hope for change
- hope to succeed
- hope that everything will be fine
Example Sentences
I hope you have a wonderful day!
میں امید کرتا ہوں کہ آپ کا دن شاندار گزرے!
Main umeed karta hun ke aap ka din shandar guzray!
They hope to finish the project by next week.
وہ امید کرتے ہیں کہ اگلے ہفتے تک پروجیکٹ مکمل کر لیں گے۔
Woh umeed karte hain ke aglay haftay tak project mukammal kar lain gay.
She hopes to travel around the world someday.
وہ امید کرتی ہے کہ کبھی دنیا کا سفر کرے گی۔
Woh umeed karti hai ke kabhi duniya ka safar karegi.
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Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Hope is like a bright light in the dark.
Imagine a rainbow appearing after a rainstorm.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
امیدِ صبح پر ہیں یوں ہی بے خودی میں، آنے والے دنوں کی غم گساری میں۔
Umeed-e-subah par hain yun hi bekhudi mein, Aane wale dinon ki gham gasari mein.
We are lost in the hope of the morning, In the lament of the days to come.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
امید پر دنیا قائم ہے
umeed par duniya qaim hai
The world stands on hope.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hopian" — to look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence
First known use: 13th century
The word 'hope' comes from Old English 'hopian', which means to anticipate or look forward to something with desire. It has evolved in meaning over the centuries, encompassing both the feeling of expectation and the act of wishing for a specific outcome.