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German Word of the Day for Beginners

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hoffen (vi/vt)  to hope; hope for

Der Mensch hofft, solange er lebt. (Sprichwort)
Hope springs eternal. (proverb, "Man hopes as long as he lives.")
Wir hoffen, dass wir morgen fahren können.
We hope to be able to travel tomorrow.

Related: die Hoffnung hope

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