उम्मीद
मुझे उम्मीद है कि कल बारिश होगी।
I hope it will rain tomorrow.
A feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.
उसने उम्मीद की कि उसका बेटा सफल होगा।
She hoped that her son would be successful.
बिना उम्मीद के जीना मुश्किल है।
It's hard to live without hope.
Often used in emotional or motivational contexts.
A person or thing that is likely to bring success or happiness.
वह मेरी उम्मीद है।
He is my hope.
Less common, often used in poetic or emotional contexts.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Common Collocation
Use 'उम्मीद करना' (to hope) in daily conversations, e.g., 'मुझे उम्मीद है कि तुम कल आओगे।' (I hope you will come tomorrow.)
Word Origin
From Arabic 'ummid' (أميد), meaning 'hope', via Persian 'ummid' (امید).
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often paired with verbs like 'करना' (to do) or 'रखना' (to keep).