आशा करना
To wish for something to happen or be true.
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- Means 'to hope' or 'to wish'.
- Compound verb: आशा (hope) + करना (to do).
- Requires 'ने' in past tense (मैंने आशा की).
- Often followed by 'कि' (that) for clauses.
- Linguistic Structure
- Compound verb consisting of noun + 'to do'.
- Cultural Nuance
- Often used in formal and polite discourse to express goodwill.
- Emotional Tone
- Conveys optimism, faith, and positive anticipation.
मैं आशा करता हूँ कि तुम सफल होगे। (I hope that you will be successful.)
हम शांति की आशा करते हैं। (We hope for peace.)
उसे जीतने की आशा करनी चाहिए। (He should hope to win.)
वे अच्छे मौसम की आशा कर रहे हैं। (They are hoping for good weather.)
क्या तुम आशा करते हो? (Do you hope?)
- Present Tense
- Conjugates as करता हूँ / करती हूँ based on gender.
- Past Tense (Perfective)
- Takes the 'ने' construction: मैंने आशा की (I hoped), because 'आशा' is feminine.
- Subordinate Clauses
- Almost always followed by 'कि' (that) to introduce the hoped-for event.
वह आशा करती है कि बारिश होगी। (She hopes that it will rain.)
हमने आशा की थी कि तुम आओगे। (We had hoped that you would come.)
वे न्याय की आशा कर रहे थे। (They were hoping for justice.)
मुझे आशा करनी चाहिए। (I should hope.)
बिना आशा किए काम करो। (Work without hoping/expecting.)
- Formal Correspondence
- Standard closing in letters and emails expressing goodwill.
- Everyday Conversation
- Used among friends and family to wish each other well.
- Media and News
- Employed by journalists and politicians to project optimism.
मैं आशा करता हूँ कि आपका दिन शुभ हो। (I hope you have a good day.)
नेता ने शांति की आशा की। (The leader hoped for peace.)
कवि ने नई सुबह की आशा करते हुए लिखा। (The poet wrote hoping for a new dawn.)
हम सब आशा करते हैं। (We all hope.)
मरीज़ के ठीक होने की आशा की जा रही है। (It is being hoped that the patient will recover.)
- Ergative Case Error
- Failing to use 'ने' and feminine agreement in the past tense (मैंने आशा की).
- Missing Conjunction
- Forgetting to use 'कि' to connect the main clause to the subordinate clause.
- Preposition Confusion
- Using 'के लिए' (for) instead of 'की' (of) when hoping for a noun.
Incorrect: मैं आशा किया। -> Correct: मैंने आशा की।
Incorrect: मैं आशा करता हूँ तुम आओगे। -> Correct: मैं आशा करता हूँ कि तुम आओगे।
Incorrect: वह सफलता के लिए आशा करता है। -> Correct: वह सफलता की आशा करता है।
Incorrect: राम ने आशा किया। -> Correct: राम ने आशा की।
Incorrect: सीता आशा करता है। -> Correct: सीता आशा करती है।
- उम्मीद करना (Ummeed karna)
- The most direct synonym, widely used in everyday, colloquial Hindi.
- अपेक्षा करना (Apeksha karna)
- Means 'to expect', carrying a stronger sense of anticipation or requirement.
- कामना करना (Kaamna karna)
- Means 'to wish', often used in formal blessings or deep spiritual desires.
मैं उम्मीद करता हूँ कि तुम ठीक हो। (I hope you are well - colloquial.)
मुझे आपसे यह अपेक्षा नहीं थी। (I did not expect this from you.)
हम आपके उज्ज्वल भविष्य की कामना करते हैं। (We wish for your bright future.)
वह चाहता है कि मैं जाऊँ। (He wants me to go.)
मुझे प्रत्याशा है। (I have anticipation.)
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मैं आशा करता हूँ।
I hope. (Male speaker)
Present tense, masculine singular agreement.
मैं आशा करती हूँ।
I hope. (Female speaker)
Present tense, feminine singular agreement.
हम आशा करते हैं।
We hope.
Present tense, masculine plural agreement.
क्या तुम आशा करते हो?
Do you hope?
Interrogative sentence, present tense.
वह आशा करता है।
He hopes.
Third person singular masculine.
वह आशा करती है।
She hopes.
Third person singular feminine.
वे आशा करते हैं।
They hope.
Third person plural.
मैं अच्छी आशा करता हूँ।
I hope well / I have good hope.
Adding a simple adjective.
मैं आशा करता हूँ कि तुम ठीक हो।
I hope that you are fine.
Introduction of the conjunction 'कि' (that).
हम आशा करते हैं कि आज बारिश होगी।
We hope that it will rain today.
Main clause in present, subordinate clause in future.
वह आशा करती है कि वह पास हो जाएगी।
She hopes that she will pass.
Feminine subject with future tense subordinate clause.
क्या आप आशा करते हैं कि वे आएँगे?
Do you hope that they will come?
Formal 'आप' with interrogative structure.
मैं आशा करता हूँ कि सब ठीक होगा।
I hope that everything will be fine.
Common reassuring phrase.
शिक्षक आशा करते हैं कि छात्र पढ़ेंगे।
The teacher hopes that the students will study.
Plural respect for 'शिक्षक'.
मैं आशा करती हूँ कि कल छुट्टी होगी।
I hope that tomorrow will be a holiday.
Expressing hope for a future event.
हम अच्छे मौसम की आशा करते हैं।
We hope for good weather.
Using 'की' to link hope to a noun.
मैंने आशा की थी कि तुम मेरी मदद करोगे।
I had hoped that you would help me.
Past perfect tense with 'ने' construction.
मैं आशा करता हूँ कि वह समय पर पहुँच जाए।
I hope that he may arrive on time.
Subordinate clause using the subjunctive mood.
हमें शांति की आशा करनी चाहिए।
We should hope for peace.
Use of 'चाहिए' (should) with the infinitive.
उसने जीतने की बहुत आशा की।
He hoped very much to win.
Past tense emphasizing the intensity of hope.
मैं आशा कर रहा हूँ कि मुझे नौकरी मिल जाएगी।
I am hoping that I will get the job.
Present continuous tense.
बिना आशा किए अपना काम करते रहो।
Keep doing your work without hoping (for results).
Use of the conjunctive participle 'किए'.
क्या तुमने कभी ऐसी आशा की थी?
Had you ever hoped for such a thing?
Interrogative past perfect.
मैं आशा करता हूँ कि आपकी यात्रा मंगलमय हो।
I hope that your journey is auspicious/pleasant.
Formal phrasing often used in greetings.
यह आशा की जाती है कि अर्थव्यवस्था में सुधार होगा।
It is hoped that the economy will improve.
Passive voice construction (आशा की जाती है).
परिस्थितियों को देखते हुए, हम केवल अच्छे की आशा कर सकते हैं।
Looking at the circumstances, we can only hope for the best.
Complex sentence with a participial phrase.
उसकी सफलता की आशा क्षीण होती जा रही है।
The hope for his success is becoming faint.
Using 'आशा' as a noun subject with a complex verb phrase.
मैंने कभी आशा नहीं की थी कि मुझे यह अवसर मिलेगा।
I had never hoped that I would get this opportunity.
Negative past perfect construction.
हम आशा करते हैं कि आप हमारे प्रस्ताव पर विचार करेंगे।
We hope that you will consider our proposal.
Formal business correspondence register.
आशा करना मानव स्वभाव का एक अभिन्न अंग है।
Hoping is an integral part of human nature.
Using the infinitive as a gerund/subject.
मुझे पूरी आशा है कि वह अपने वादे पर खरा उतरेगा।
I have full hope that he will live up to his promise.
Using 'पूरी आशा' for emphasis.
व्यर्थ की आशा करना दुख का कारण बन सकता है।
Hoping in vain can become a cause of sorrow.
Adjectival modification of the verbal noun.
कवि ने अपनी रचनाओं में एक नए युग के उदय की आशा की है।
The poet has hoped for the dawn of a new era in his works.
Literary register, complex genitive structures.
सरकार से यह आशा की जाती है कि वह नागरिकों के अधिकारों की रक्षा करेगी।
It is expected/hoped from the government that it will protect citizens' rights.
Formal passive expectation.
निराशा के अंधकार में भी, मनुष्य आशा करना नहीं छोड़ता।
Even in the darkness of despair, man does not stop hoping.
Philosophical tone, negative construction with 'छोड़ना'.
उनकी बातों से ऐसा प्रतीत होता है मानो वे किसी चमत्कार की आशा कर रहे हों।
From their words, it seems as if they are hoping for a miracle.
Use of 'मानो' (as if) with the subjunctive continuous.
बिना किसी ठोस आधार के आशा करना मूर्खता है।
To hope without any solid foundation is foolishness.
Abstract noun usage with complex prepositional phrases.
मैं आशा करता हूँ कि मेरा यह पत्र आपको उत्तम स्वास्थ्य में प्राप्त होगा।
I hope that this letter of mine finds you in excellent health.
Highly formal epistolary register.
विपरीत परिस्थितियों में भी आशा का दामन थामे रहना चाहिए।
Even in adverse circumstances, one should hold onto the hem of hope.
Idiomatic usage involving 'आशा'.
यह परियोजना उन सभी आशाओं का प्रतीक है जो हमने भविष्य के लिए संजोई हैं।
This project is a symbol of all those hopes that we have cherished for the future.
Complex relative clause structure.
मानवीय अस्तित्व की विडंबना यह है कि हम निरंतर उस पूर्णता की आशा करते हैं जो अप्राप्य है।
The irony of human existence is that we constantly hope for that perfection which is unattainable.
Deeply philosophical discourse, highly complex syntax.
साहित्य में, आशा करना केवल एक क्रिया नहीं, बल्कि एक दार्शनिक दृष्टिकोण है जो नियतिवाद को चुनौती देता है।
In literature, hoping is not just a verb, but a philosophical perspective that challenges fatalism.
Academic register, abstract conceptualization.
यह नितांत आवश्यक है कि हम उन भ्रांतियों से मुक्त हों जिन पर हमारी वर्तमान आशाएं टिकी हैं।
It is absolutely essential that we free ourselves from the illusions upon which our current hopes rest.
Highly formal, precise vocabulary.
उन्होंने इस बात की क्षीण सी आशा व्यक्त की कि शायद कूटनीतिक वार्ता से कोई हल निकल आए।
They expressed a faint hope that perhaps a solution might emerge from diplomatic talks.
Nuanced expression of degree (क्षीण सी).
आशा करना, अपने आप में, भविष्य के प्रति एक नैतिक प्रतिबद्धता है।
Hoping, in itself, is a moral commitment towards the future.
Definitional and abstract use of the infinitive.
जब सारी तार्किक संभावनाएं समाप्त हो जाती हैं, तब केवल आशा करना ही शेष रह जाता है।
When all logical possibilities are exhausted, then only hoping remains.
Complex conditional and temporal clauses.
उनकी कविताएं उस समाज का दर्पण हैं जो निरंतर एक बेहतर कल की आशा करता है।
His poems are a mirror of that society which constantly hopes for a better tomorrow.
Metaphorical and literary usage.
इस संधि से यह आशा की गई थी कि यह चिरस्थायी शांति का मार्ग प्रशस्त करेगी, परंतु ऐसा न हो सका।
It was hoped from this treaty that it would pave the way for lasting peace, but it could not be so.
Complex passive past perfect with a contrasting clause.
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हमें आशा है...
आशा की जाती है...
आशा मत छोड़ो
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आशा के अनुरूप
आशा की किरण
आशा पर दुनिया कायम है
बिना आशा के
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While 'आशा करना' is a verb, 'मुझे आशा है' (I have hope) is a very common alternative structure using the noun form.
In passive constructions, it is highly formal: 'आशा की जाती है' (It is hoped).
- Saying 'मैं आशा किया' instead of 'मैंने आशा की'.
- Forgetting the conjunction 'कि' between clauses.
- Using 'के लिए' instead of 'की' when hoping for a specific thing.
- Confusing 'आशा करना' with 'चाहना' (to want).
- Incorrect gender agreement in the present tense (e.g., a female saying 'मैं आशा करता हूँ').
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The 'Ne' Rule
Always remember the ergative rule for the past tense. It is 'मैंने आशा की', 'उसने आशा की', 'हमने आशा की'. The verb 'की' never changes because 'आशा' is always feminine.
Don't Forget 'Ki'
When translating 'I hope you are well', do not say 'Main aasha karta hoon tum theek ho'. You must insert 'ki': 'Main aasha karta hoon KI tum theek ho'.
Formal vs Informal
Use 'Aasha' in your Hindi class, in exams, and when writing emails. Use 'Ummeed' when chatting with friends or watching Bollywood movies.
Use 'Ki' not 'Ke liye'
When hoping for a noun, use 'ki'. 'Safalta ki aasha' (Hope for success), not 'Safalta ke liye aasha'.
Mujhe Aasha Hai
If you are struggling with the verb conjugations, just use the phrase 'Mujhe aasha hai' (I have hope). It works in almost all present tense situations perfectly.
The 'Sh' Sound
Make sure to pronounce the 'sh' in 'Aasha' clearly. If you say 'Aasa', it sounds incorrect and might be confused with other regional words.
Subjunctive Usage
To sound like an advanced speaker, use the subjunctive mood after 'ki'. 'Main aasha karta hoon ki vah aaye' sounds more sophisticated than '...vah aayega'.
Spotting it in News
Read Hindi newspapers. You will frequently see the passive form 'Aasha ki jaati hai' in editorials and political reporting.
Polite Closings
End your formal letters with 'Aasha hai ki aap kushal honge' (Hope that you are well). It is a standard marker of politeness.
Aasha ki Kiran
Learn the phrase 'Aasha ki kiran' (A ray of hope). It is a beautiful metaphor used exactly as it is in English and will impress native speakers.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Imagine 'Asha' (a common Indian girl's name) 'doing' (karna) a prayer, hoping for a good result.
Wortherkunft
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Kultureller Kontext
Commonly used in the opening lines of formal letters to wish the recipient well.
Ties into the Indian philosophical concept of doing one's duty while hoping for the best, without being overly attached to the result.
Using 'आशा करना' is considered more polite and formal than just stating a desire.
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Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Gesprächseinstiege
"आप भविष्य से क्या आशा करते हैं?"
"क्या आपको आशा है कि आज बारिश होगी?"
"मैं आशा करता हूँ कि आपका दिन अच्छा रहा।"
"हमें इस नई परियोजना से बहुत आशाएं हैं।"
"क्या आप आशा करते हैं कि स्थिति सुधरेगी?"
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आप अपने जीवन में किस चीज़ की सबसे ज़्यादा आशा करते हैं?
एक समय के बारे में लिखें जब आपकी आशा टूट गई थी।
दुनिया के भविष्य के लिए आपकी क्या आशाएं हैं?
आशा और उम्मीद में क्या अंतर है?
क्या बिना आशा के जीना संभव है?
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10 FragenBoth mean 'to hope'. 'आशा करना' is derived from Sanskrit and is considered more formal and standard in written Hindi. 'उम्मीद करना' is derived from Persian/Urdu and is very common in spoken, everyday Hindi. You can use them interchangeably in most situations, but choose 'आशा' for formal writing.
In Hindi, 'करना' is a transitive verb. In the perfective past tense, the subject takes the postposition 'ने'. When 'ने' is used, the verb must agree with the object. Here, the object of 'करना' is the noun 'आशा', which is feminine. Therefore, the verb becomes feminine: 'की'.
If you are introducing a new clause (a sentence with its own subject and verb), yes, 'कि' (that) is mandatory. For example, 'I hope you come' must be 'मैं आशा करता हूँ कि तुम आओगे'. You cannot drop 'कि' like you can drop 'that' in English.
It is grammatically incorrect to say 'मैं शांति के लिए आशा करता हूँ'. Instead, you should use the possessive postposition 'की' (of). The correct phrasing is 'मैं शांति की आशा करता हूँ' (I do the hope of peace).
You can say 'मैं ऐसी ही आशा करता हूँ' (I hope exactly this) or simply 'मुझे भी यही आशा है' (I also have this same hope). A shorter conversational way is just 'आशा तो है' (There is hope).
Yes, 'Asha' is a very common and beautiful name for girls in India. It literally means 'Hope'. The famous playback singer Asha Bhosle is a prominent example.
The passive form is 'आशा की जाती है' (It is hoped). This is frequently used in formal announcements, news, and official documents. For example, 'यह आशा की जाती है कि नियम का पालन होगा' (It is hoped that the rule will be followed).
Usually, the clause following 'कि' is in the future tense or the subjunctive mood, because the hoped-for event has not happened yet. For example, 'मैं आशा करता हूँ कि वह आएगा' (future) or '...कि वह आए' (subjunctive).
Yes, absolutely. 'मुझे आशा है' translates to 'To me there is hope' or 'I have hope'. It is very common, slightly less formal than the verb form, and avoids the complex past tense conjugation issues.
The direct opposite is 'निराश होना' (to be disappointed/despairing) or 'आशा छोड़ना' (to give up hope). You can also use 'उम्मीद छोड़ना'.
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Write a sentence in Hindi saying 'I hope that you will come tomorrow.'
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Translate to Hindi: 'We hoped for peace.'
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Write a formal sentence starting with 'यह आशा की जाती है कि...'
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Create a sentence using the phrase 'आशा की किरण'.
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Write a sentence in the past tense using 'मैंने आशा की थी'.
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Translate: 'She hopes that it will rain.'
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Write a sentence expressing hope for someone's good health.
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Use 'उम्मीद करना' and 'आशा करना' in two separate sentences to show you know both.
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Write a negative sentence: 'I do not hope.'
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Translate: 'They are hoping for a miracle.'
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Write a sentence using 'मुझे आशा है'.
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Describe your hope for the future in one Hindi sentence.
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Translate: 'Do you hope to win?'
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Write a sentence using the subjunctive mood after 'कि'.
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Use the idiom 'आशाओं पर पानी फेरना' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'Keep working without hoping for results.'
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Write a formal email closing using 'आशा करना'.
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Translate: 'He had never hoped for this.'
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Write a sentence with 'पूरी आशा'.
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Translate: 'Hoping is human nature.'
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Summary
The verb 'आशा करना' is essential for expressing hope and positive expectations in Hindi. Remember that 'आशा' is a feminine noun, which dictates past tense verb agreement (मैंने आशा की).
- Means 'to hope' or 'to wish'.
- Compound verb: आशा (hope) + करना (to do).
- Requires 'ने' in past tense (मैंने आशा की).
- Often followed by 'कि' (that) for clauses.
The 'Ne' Rule
Always remember the ergative rule for the past tense. It is 'मैंने आशा की', 'उसने आशा की', 'हमने आशा की'. The verb 'की' never changes because 'आशा' is always feminine.
Don't Forget 'Ki'
When translating 'I hope you are well', do not say 'Main aasha karta hoon tum theek ho'. You must insert 'ki': 'Main aasha karta hoon KI tum theek ho'.
Formal vs Informal
Use 'Aasha' in your Hindi class, in exams, and when writing emails. Use 'Ummeed' when chatting with friends or watching Bollywood movies.
Use 'Ki' not 'Ke liye'
When hoping for a noun, use 'ki'. 'Safalta ki aasha' (Hope for success), not 'Safalta ke liye aasha'.
Beispiel
मैं आशा करता हूँ कि तुम सफल होगे।
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आभार
B1Gratitude, thankfulness; appreciation for kindness.
आभारी
A2Thankful, obliged, feeling or showing gratitude.
आभारी होना
A2Dankbar sein; Wertschätzung für etwas Erhaltenes empfinden.
आभार सहित
B1Dankbar; mit Dankbarkeit.
आभारपूर्वक
B2Gratefully, thankfully, or with appreciation.
आभास होना
B1To have a feeling, to have an intuition; to perceive something vaguely.
आग्रह
B1Insistence, earnest request; persistent demanding.
आघात
B1Schock, Trauma; ein plötzliches, verstörendes oder überraschendes Ereignis.
आघात लगना
B1To be shocked; to be traumatized.
आघात पहुँचना
B1Tief schockiert oder traumatisiert sein.