How to Say “Hope” in Malayalam

പ്രതീക്ഷ
pratīkṣa
The English word 'hope' is translated to Malayalam as പ്രതീക്ഷ (pratīkṣa).
പ്രതീക്ഷ is used to express the desire for something to happen with the expectation that it might. It can be used to convey the concept of 'hope' or the concept of 'expectation' and 'anticipation'.
Meaning: to want something to happen, with expectation that it might (verb)

Which one should you use?

In Malayalam, പ്രതീക്ഷ covers both the sense of 'hope' and the sense of 'expectation' or 'anticipation'.

How does it change in a sentence?

While പ്രതീക്ഷ serves as the noun form meaning 'hope', it becomes the verb പ്രതീക്ഷിക്കുന്നു (hopes/is hoping) when used in a sentence to express the active process of hoping.

How do you pronounce it?

pratīkṣa

Did you know?

  • The word പ്രതീക്ഷ shares a linguistic root with the Sanskrit word for 'waiting' or 'expecting'. This reflects a cultural perspective where hope is seen as a patient endurance rather than just a wish.
  • While പ്രതീക്ഷ is the standard word, in casual conversation, people often use the word കാത്തിരിപ്പ് meaning 'waiting' to imply they are hoping for something.
  • Because the word covers both 'hope' and 'expectation', a phrase like 'I hope you come' can be interpreted as 'I am expecting you to come'. This can lead to misunderstandings regarding how much pressure is being put on the guest.

Examples in context

  • ടോമിന് അതുചെയ്യാന്‍ മടിയില്ല എന്നാണ് എന്‍റെ പ്രതീക്ഷ.
    I hope Tom isn't reluctant to do that.
    This sentence shows how to use പ്രതീക്ഷ to express a personal hope.
    Tatoeba #7901956 by lonewolfie, translation #6243183 by CK
  • അവര്‍ പ്രതീക്ഷ കൈവിട്ടില്ല.
    They did not give up hope.
    This sentence demonstrates using പ്രതീക്ഷ in the context of not giving up hope.
    Tatoeba #654479 by jjrodz, translation #305457 by CK
  • നിനക്ക് നല്ലൊരു ഭാവി ഉണ്ടാകുമെന്ന് ഞാൻ പ്രതീക്ഷിക്കുന്നു.
    ninakku nalloru bhavi undakumennu njan pratheekshikkunnu.
    I hope you have a good future.

Example conversation

Meera and Arjun are talking about an exam result.

  1. മീര Meera

    പരീക്ഷാ ഫലം എപ്പോഴാണ് വരുന്നത്?
    pareeksha phalam eppozhanu varunnathu?
    When is the exam result coming?
  2. അർജുൻ Arjun

    അടുത്ത ആഴ്ച വരും എന്നാണ് എന്റെ പ്രതീക്ഷ.
    adutha aazhcha varum ennanu ente pratheeksha.
    I hope it comes next week.
  3. മീര Meera

    നമുക്ക് നല്ല മാർക്ക് കിട്ടുമെന്ന് കരുതാം.
    namukku nalla mark kittumennu karutham.
    Let's assume we will get good marks.
  4. അർജുൻ Arjun

    അതെ, നമുക്ക് കാത്തിരിക്കാം.
    athe, namukku kaathirikkam.
    Yes, let's wait.

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