verb
to hope
A2
Hoffen: primary meaning 'to hope'. Also 'to expect/hope for' (hope for). Commonly used with 'auf' (hoffen auf + Akkusativ) or with a dass-clause. It is non-reflexive, a regular weak verb (Perfekt: gehofft) and forms perfect with the auxiliary haben. Not a modal; conjugated regularly daily.
Examples
Ich habe auf das Beste gehofft.
I hoped for the best.
Ich hoffe, dass es regnet.
I hope that it rains.
Ich hoffe, das Wetter bleibt schön.
I hope the weather stays nice.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine hands clasped in hope while thinking of the word 'hoffen'.
Sounds like English 'hope' with an extra f; link the two words.
Notes
Hoffen is a regular weak verb commonly used to express desire or expectation. It is not reflexive and normally uses 'haben' as auxiliary in compound tenses. | Intransitive verb; passive voice is not applicable.