source of hope
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source of hope
A person, or more rarely a thing, in whom or which great hopes are placed for positive future development.
Der junge Stürmer gilt als der neue Hoffnungsträger des Vereins.
The young striker is considered the club's new source of hope.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Hoffnung' (hope), the linking s, and 'Träger' (bearer/carrier). A 'Hoffnungsträger' (source of hope) is therefore literally a person who 'carries' the hopes of others.
Die neue Chefin ist die große Hoffnungsträgerin für die Zukunft der Firma.
The new boss is the great source of hope for the company's future.
The person or thing for whom or which the hope exists is often connected with the preposition 'für' (for) or with the genitive.
Er ist der Hoffnungsträger für die ganze Nation.
He is the source of hope for the whole nation.
The term is used very frequently in sports, politics, and business to describe young talents, new leaders, or innovative products.
In der Politik wird oft nach neuen Hoffnungsträgern gesucht.
In politics, people are often looking for new sources of hope.
rescuer / savior
Retter and Hoffnungsträger can both refer to a person from whom an organization expects a great deal during a crisis. Retter points more strongly to a concrete solution or a rescuing role, whereas Hoffnungsträger initially expresses only expectations of a better future. Use Retter when help is expected and Hoffnungsträger when the assessment is more cautious.
Nach mehreren Niederlagen gilt der neue Trainer als Hoffnungsträger des Vereins.
After several defeats, the new coach is seen as a source of hope for the club.
Nach mehreren Niederlagen wurde der neue Trainer als Retter des Vereins gefeiert.
After several defeats, the new coach was celebrated as the club’s savior.
