امید
omid
The English word 'hope' is expressed in Persian as امید (omid).
امید is a noun meaning 'hope'.
Meaning: to want something to happen, with expectation that it might (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
In Persian, although امید is the noun for 'hope', the most common way to express the verb 'to hope' is by using the adjective امیدوار (hopeful) combined with the verb بودن (to be). For example, to say 'I hope', you would use the common phrase امیدوارم.
How do you pronounce it?
omid
When do people say it?
To express collective hopes or a shared sense of expectation, speakers often use the phrase امیدی داریم.
Did you know?
- In a common idiomatic expression, امید بستن (to tie one's hope) is used to describe the act of pinning all expectations on a single person or outcome.
- In many Persian-speaking cultures, expressing hope is often accompanied by the phrase ان‌شاءالله (Inshallah), even when not discussing religious matters, to signal that the hope depends on a higher power.
- Omid is a very popular given name for boys in Iran, turning the abstract concept of 'hope' into a common identity.
Examples in context
- امید یک استراتژی نیست.Hope is not a strategy.This sentence shows the use of امید as a subject.Tatoeba #7559339 by cojiluc, translation #2298 by CM
- امیدوارم ارزشش را داشت.I hope it was worth it.This sentence uses a common phrase containing امید to express a personal hope.Tatoeba #4714633 by mahdiye, translation #1839496 by CK
- او همه امید را رها کرد.He abandoned all hope.This sentence demonstrates the use of امید as a direct object.Tatoeba #12439805 by manelie, translation #290339 by CK
- امیدوارم که ما همیشه با یکدیگر باشیمI hope we will always be together.
- برای آینده، امیدی داریم که دنیای بهتری بسازیمFor the future, we hope to build a better world.
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Example conversation
Reza and Zahra are talking about an upcoming exam result.
- رضا Rezaامید دارم که نتیجه خوب باشد.omid dāram ke natije khub bāshad.I hope the result is good.
- زهرا Zahraمن هم همین امید را دارم.man ham hamīn omid rā dāram.I have that same hope.
- رضا Rezaتو خیلی تلاش کردی.to kheyli talāsh kardi.You worked very hard.
- زهرا Zahraممنون، امیدوارم موفق شوم.mamnun, omidvāram movaffagh shavam.Thanks, I hope I succeed.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
