hoffentlich
hopefully
Expresses the hope or wish that something specific will happen.
EXAMPLE
Hoffentlich verpasse ich den Zug nicht.
Hopefully I won't miss the train.
hoffentlich
hopefully
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is derived directly from the verb 'hoffen' (to hope). The ending '-lich' turns it into an adverb that expresses hope, similar to how 'wahrscheinlich' (probably) comes from 'wahr scheinen' (to seem true).
EXAMPLE
Ich hoffe, du bist gesund. Hoffentlich bist du gesund.
I hope you are healthy. Hopefully you are healthy.
Word order
'Hoffentlich' (hopefully) can stand in two typical positions in the sentence. If it is in position 1, the conjugated verb follows directly after it. It can also stand after the verb within the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Hoffentlich ist das Wetter morgen gut.
Hopefully the weather will be good tomorrow.
As a short answer
'Hoffentlich' (hopefully) can also stand alone as a brief answer to a question to express a wish or hope.
EXAMPLE
„Wird dein Team heute gewinnen?“ – „Hoffentlich!“
"Will your team win today?" – "Hopefully!"
In real life
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