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Ummeed in English: Hope (उम्मीद)

Hope

Hindi (Devanagari)

उम्मीद

Hindi (English letters)

ummeed

Say it: hohpnoun

उम्मीद (ummeed) can be expressed as “Hope” in English. For example: “I hope for good news.”

“ummeed” kehna ho, to English mein “Hope” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.

Exam results

I hope for good news.

मुझे अच्छी ख़बर की उम्मीद है।

mujhe achhi khabar ki ummeed hai.

How to pronounce “Hope”

Say it in English

hohp

This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.

Hope: Hindi meaning and useful expressions

EnglishHindi meaningWhen to use it
Hope

उम्मीद

ummeed

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.

The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below.
I hope for good news.

मुझे अच्छी ख़बर की उम्मीद है।

mujhe achhi khabar ki ummeed hai.

Exam results

Exam results
There is still hope of catching the train.

अभी भी ट्रेन मिलने की उम्मीद है।

abhi bhi train milne ki ummeed hai.

Travel delay

Travel delay

“Hope” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I hope for good news.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.

How to use “Hope” in English sentences

  1. 1. Exam results

    I hope for good news.

    मुझे अच्छी ख़बर की उम्मीद है।

    mujhe achhi khabar ki ummeed hai.

  2. 2. Travel delay

    There is still hope of catching the train.

    अभी भी ट्रेन मिलने की उम्मीद है।

    abhi bhi train milne ki ummeed hai.

  3. 3. Encouraging a friend

    Don't give up hope — everything will be fine.

    उम्मीद मत छोड़िए, सब ठीक होगा।

    ummeed mat chhodie, sab theek hoga.

Common mistakes with “Hope”

Instead of

Me hope for good news.

Say this

I hope for good news.

Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.

Instead of

There are still hope of catching the train.

Say this

There is still hope of catching the train.

Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.

Waiting for a job-call update

Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.

  1. Partner

    Is there still hope?

    Show Hindi meaning

    क्या अभी भी उम्मीद है?

    kya abhi bhi ummeed hai?

  2. You

    Yes — a little hope remains.

    Show Hindi meaning

    हाँ, थोड़ी उम्मीद बाकी है।

    haan, thodi ummeed baaki hai.

  3. Partner

    Then please keep patience.

    Show Hindi meaning

    फिर धैर्य रखिए।

    phir dhairya rakhiye.

  4. You

    I'll wait while keeping hope.

    Show Hindi meaning

    उम्मीद रखते हुए इंतज़ार करता हूँ।

    ummeed rakhte hue intezaar karta hoon.

Your turn: use “Hope”

Say this in English: अभी भी ट्रेन मिलने की उम्मीद है। (abhi bhi train milne ki ummeed hai.)

Reveal sample answer

There is still hope of catching the train.

अभी भी ट्रेन मिलने की उम्मीद है।

abhi bhi train milne ki ummeed hai.

Compare your word order with “There is still hope of catching the train.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.

Questions about “Hope” in English

Ummeed ko English mein kya kehte hain?

उम्मीद (ummeed) can be expressed as “Hope” in English. For example: “I hope for good news.”

What does “Hope” mean in Hindi?

In the sense taught here, “Hope” means उम्मीद (ummeed). The sentence “I hope for good news.” shows it in context.

How do I use “Hope” in a sentence?

There is still hope of catching the train. Hindi meaning: अभी भी ट्रेन मिलने की उम्मीद है। (abhi bhi train milne ki ummeed hai.). “Hope” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I hope for good news.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.

What should I watch for when using “Hope”?

A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.

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