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Ummeed karna in English: To hope (उम्मीद करना)
to hope
Hindi (Devanagari)
उम्मीद करना
Hindi (English letters)
ummeed karna
उम्मीद करना (ummeed karna) can be expressed as “to hope” in English. For example: “I hope you'll pass.”
“ummeed karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to hope” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Before results
I hope you'll pass.
मुझे उम्मीद है कि पास हो जाएँगे।
mujhe ummeed hai ki paas ho jaayenge.
How to pronounce “to hope”
Say it in English
too 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.
to hope: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to hope | उम्मीद करना ummeed karna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I hope you'll pass. | मुझे उम्मीद है कि पास हो जाएँगे। mujhe ummeed hai ki paas ho jaayenge. Before results | Before results |
| I hope the train comes on time. | मैं उम्मीद करता हूँ कि ट्रेन समय पर आए। main ummeed karta hoon ki train samay par aaye. Travel delay | Travel delay |
The dictionary expression is “to hope”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
How to use “to hope” in English sentences
1. Before results
I hope you'll pass.
मुझे उम्मीद है कि पास हो जाएँगे।
mujhe ummeed hai ki paas ho jaayenge.
2. Travel delay
I hope the train comes on time.
मैं उम्मीद करता हूँ कि ट्रेन समय पर आए।
main ummeed karta hoon ki train samay par aaye.
3. Cheering a friend
Keep hope — it'll be fine.
उम्मीद रखिए, सब ठीक होगा।
ummeed rakhiye, sab theek hoga.
Common mistakes with “to hope”
Instead of
I hope you will to pass.
Say this
I hope you'll pass.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Me hope you'll pass.
Say this
I hope you'll pass.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Waiting for a visa update
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
You have hope, right?
Show Hindi meaning
आपको उम्मीद है न?
aapko ummeed hai na?
You
Yes — I hope it comes soon.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मुझे उम्मीद है कि जल्दी आए।
haan, mujhe ummeed hai ki jaldi aaye.
Partner
Keep hope.
Show Hindi meaning
उम्मीद रखिए।
ummeed rakhiye.
You
I will — I really hope.
Show Hindi meaning
रखूँगा — मैं उम्मीद करता हूँ सच में।
rakhunga — main ummeed karta hoon sach men.
Your turn: use “to hope”
Say this in English: मैं उम्मीद करता हूँ कि ट्रेन समय पर आए। (main ummeed karta hoon ki train samay par aaye.)
Reveal sample answer
I hope the train comes on time.
मैं उम्मीद करता हूँ कि ट्रेन समय पर आए।
main ummeed karta hoon ki train samay par aaye.
Compare your word order with “I hope the train comes on time.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to hope” in English
Ummeed karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
उम्मीद करना (ummeed karna) can be expressed as “to hope” in English. For example: “I hope you'll pass.”
What does “to hope” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to hope” means उम्मीद करना (ummeed karna). The sentence “I hope you'll pass.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to hope” in a sentence?
I hope the train comes on time. Hindi meaning: मैं उम्मीद करता हूँ कि ट्रेन समय पर आए। (main ummeed karta hoon ki train samay par aaye.). The dictionary expression is “to hope”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
What should I watch for when using “to hope”?
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
