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hope in Malay

harap

/ˈhəʊp//ˈhoʊp/

hope in Malay: harap, berharap, harapan, asa. In English, hope means to want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not].

Malay words for hope

to want something to happen, with expectation that it might
harap, berharap
belief that something wished for can happen
harapan, asa
person or thing that is a source of hope
harapan

English meaning of hope

  1. verb To want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not].
  2. verb To intend to do something and look forward to the prospect of having done it [with to (+ infinitive)].
  3. verb To expect optimistically that one might get something (either a change in circumstance or an object) [with for].
  4. verb To place confidence; to trust with confident expectation of good [with in].

Full definition of hope

hope in a sentence

  • They are hoping it does not rain, but I expect it will.
  • He's still hoping that everything will turn out fine.
  • — Is he going to shut up soon? — I hope so.

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Questions about hope in Malay

What is the meaning of hope in Malay?
Hope in Malay is harap, berharap, harapan, asa.
Apakah maksud hope dalam bahasa Melayu?
Hope: harap, berharap, harapan, asa.
What does hope mean in English?
Hope means to want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not].

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