# hoffend

hoffend is a German adjective meaning “hoping”.

## Meanings

1. hoping

## Examples

- Maria küsste den Frosch, hoffend, dass er sich in einen Prinzen verwandeln möge. — Mary kissed the frog, hoping that it would transform into a prince.
- Tom blies in die glühende Asche, hoffend, das Feuer wieder zu entfachen. — Tom blew on the embers, hoping to get the fire restarted.
- Tom rannte, so schnell er konnte, hoffend, dass er den Zug nicht verpassen würde. — Tom ran as fast as he could hoping that he wouldn't miss the train.

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