erhofft
Translation
hoped-for, expected
Examples
Der erhoffte Erfolg blieb leider aus.
Unfortunately, the hoped-for success did not materialize.
Das ist das von allen erhoffte Ergebnis.
This is the result everyone hoped for.
Grammar Patterns
erhofft + Noun the hoped-for ~ The hoped-for rain finally came.
Similar Words
erwartet (expected), gewünscht (wished for); Antonym: unerwartet (unexpected)
Etymology
The past participle of 'erhoffen' (to hope for). It literally describes a state of having been hoped for.
Memory Tips
Consider 'erhoffen' as a stronger form of 'hoffen' (to hope). 'Erhofft' refers to the thing that was strongly hoped for.