B2 Collocation Neutral

die Hoffnung verlieren

Lose hope

Meaning

To give up on a positive outcome or future possibility.

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Cultural Background

Germans value directness, so expressing loss of hope is often seen as a sign of honesty.

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Use with 'langsam'

Adding 'langsam' (slowly) makes it sound more natural.

Meaning

To give up on a positive outcome or future possibility.

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Use with 'langsam'

Adding 'langsam' (slowly) makes it sound more natural.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

Ich habe die Hoffnung ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: verloren

Past participle is needed.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank B1

Ich habe die Hoffnung ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: verloren

Past participle is needed.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use 'die'.

Related Phrases

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die Hoffnung aufgeben

synonym

To give up hope

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