ADVERB

hoffentlich/ˈhɔfn̩tlɪç/hopefully; let's hope

hoffentlich is a German adverb that means hopefully or let's hope. It is pronounced /ˈhɔfn̩tlɪç/.

Definitions

1.used to express hope that something will happen(expressing hope, modal)

a.used to indicate wish for a positive outcome

Hoffentlich kommt er pünktlich.—Hopefully he will arrive on time.

Frequently asked questions

What does "hoffentlich" mean in English?
"hoffentlich" means hopefully or let's hope. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "hoffentlich"?
"hoffentlich" is pronounced /ˈhɔfn̩tlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "hoffentlich"?
"hoffentlich" is a adverb in German.

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