hoffnungslos

B1

hopeless

English meaning
hopeless
Vocabulary package
Disappointment & Regret

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hoffnungslos in a sentence

Die Lage wirkt völlig hoffnungslos.

The situation seems completely hopeless.

Comparative and superlative

hoffnungslos → hoffnungsloser → am hoffnungslosesten

Word family

hoffnungslos is built from die Hoffnung (hope). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about hoffnungslos

What is the comparative of hoffnungslos?

hoffnungslos → hoffnungsloser → am hoffnungslosesten.

What does hoffnungslos mean in English?

hoffnungslos means "hopeless". For example: "Die Lage wirkt völlig hoffnungslos." — "The situation seems completely hopeless."

What level is hoffnungslos in German?

hoffnungslos is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the disappointment & regret vocabulary.

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