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"Hope" in Hindi: उम्मीद
उम्मीदummeed
Note: also: आशा (aasha)
Hope in Hindi is उम्मीद (ummeed), a feminine noun. Everyday lines use मुझे उम्मीद है (mujhe ummeed hai) for I hope.
Exam results
मुझे अच्छी ख़बर की उम्मीद है।mujhe achhi khabar ki ummeed hai.
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How to pronounce उम्मीद
Say it
um-MEED
/ʊmmiːd̪/
Ummeed is um-MEED with a doubled m feel and long ee at the end, romanized final i sound as ummeed.
"Hope" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| उम्मीदummeed | hope Default headword. | Default headword. |
| मुझे उम्मीद हैmujhe ummeed hai | I hope Most common pattern. | Most common pattern. |
| आशाaasha | hope Also common; slightly more formal/literary. | Also common; slightly more formal/literary. |
| उम्मीद रखनाummeed rakhna | to keep hope Encouragement. | Encouragement. |
How to use उम्मीद in real life
- 1Exam results
मुझे अच्छी ख़बर की उम्मीद है।
mujhe achhi khabar ki ummeed hai.
I hope for good news.
Ki with ummeed.
- 2Travel delay
अभी भी ट्रेन मिलने की उम्मीद है।
abhi bhi train milne ki ummeed hai.
There is still hope of catching the train.
Situation talk.
- 3Encouraging a friend
उम्मीद मत छोड़िए, सब ठीक होगा।
ummeed mat chhodie, sab theek hoga.
Don't give up hope — everything will be fine.
Supportive.
Mistakes English speakers make with उम्मीद
Incorrect: Mera ummeed
Correct: Meri ummeed
Ummeed is feminine.
Incorrect: Main ummeed hoon
Correct: Mujhe ummeed hai
Use mujhe ummeed hai, not main ummeed hoon.
Good to know
People soften bad news with अभी उम्मीद है. Elders often bless with ummeed rahe. Bollywood and speeches also love aasha, but ummeed dominates casual talk.
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ChatPal
क्या अभी भी उम्मीद है?
kya abhi bhi ummeed hai?
Is there still hope?
You
हाँ, थोड़ी उम्मीद बाकी है।
haan, thodi ummeed baaki hai.
Yes — a little hope remains.
ChatPal
फिर धैर्य रखिए।
phir dhairya rakhiye.
Then please keep patience.
You
उम्मीद रखते हुए इंतज़ार करता हूँ।
ummeed rakhte hue intezaar karta hoon.
I'll wait while keeping hope.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hope" in Hindi
How do I say I hope?
Mujhe ummeed hai…
Ummeed or aasha?
Both mean hope; ummeed is the headword here.
Don't lose hope?
Ummeed mat chhodo / chhodie.
Gender?
Feminine: meri ummeed.
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