Ich hoffe nicht
Example: Ich hoffe nicht, dass es heute regnet.
Definition
"Ich hoffe nicht" is a German expression used to convey the speaker's hope that something will not happen, often expressing a wish or expectation contrary to a certain event or outcome, as in 'Ich hoffe nicht, dass es heute regnet' meaning 'I hope it does not rain today.'
Translations
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I hope not -
espero que no -
ik hoop van niet -
espero que no -
j'espère que non
Etymology
The phrase "ich hoffe nicht" comes from German, where "ich" means "I", "hoffe" is the first-person singular form of the verb "hoffen" meaning "to hope", and "nicht" means "not". Together, they form a common expression used to negate hope about something, reflecting a straightforward combination of subject, verb, and negation.
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