امید
ummīd/ʊm.miːd̪/
The English word "hope" is expressed in Urdu as امید (ummīd).
امید is used to express the desire for something to happen with the expectation that it might occur.
Meaning: to want something to happen, with expectation that it might (verb)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In Urdu, امید functions primarily as a noun. To use "hope" as a verb, you should pair the noun امید with the verb کرنا (to do), forming the phrase امید کرنا (to hope).
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ummīd. The IPA is /ʊm.miːd̪/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using امید as a standalone verb. Because it is primarily a noun, you must use a supporting verb like کرنا to express the action of hoping.
Did you know?
- The phrase امید کا دامن نہ چھوڑنا literally means 'do not leave the hem of hope', serving as a common idiom for perseverance.
- Urdu has a specific term, امیدوار, which combines امید with a suffix to mean 'candidate' or 'aspirant' for a job or election.
- While امید کرنا means 'to hope', the phrase امید بندھنا literally means 'to tie a hope', describing the act of pinning one's hopes on something.
Examples in context
- جہاں زندگی ہو، وہاں امید ہے۔Where there's life, there's hope.This example shows the usage of امید in a proverbial context.Tatoeba #13390808 by Roomba_Unit, translation #6112965 by AlanF_US
- وہ کبھی کبھار امید کھو دیتا ہے۔He sometimes loses hope.This example demonstrates the phrase of losing امید.Tatoeba #2493078 by nabeel_tahir, translation #298400 by CK
- مجھے امید ہے کہ موسم خشک رہے گا۔I hope the weather is going to be dry.This example shows how to use امید to express a specific expectation about the weather.Tatoeba #8314473 by FakharShafi, translation #4189026 by User66640
- میں امید کرتا/کرتی ہوں کہ آپ خوش رہیں۔I hope that you remain happy.
- آپ کی آرزو ہے کہ وہ اچھا جواب دے۔It is your hope that he gives a good response.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a job interview.
- عمر Omarکیا آپ کو لگتا ہے کہ مجھے نوکری ملے گی؟Kya aap ko lagta hai ke mujhe naukri mile gi?Do you think I will get the job?
- زینب Zainabمجھے امید ہے کہ آپ کو یہ نوکری ملے گی۔Mujhe umeed hai ke aap ko yeh naukri mile gi.I hope that you will get this job.
- عمر Omarشکریہ، میں بھی یہی سوچ رہا ہوں۔Shukriya, mein bhi yehi soch raha hoon.Thank you, I am thinking the same.
- زینب Zainabبس مثبت رہیں اور انتظار کریں۔Bas musbat rahein aur intezar karein.Just stay positive and wait.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry امید, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
