ความหวัง

Explanation

ความหวัง is formed from ความ, which turns a verb or adjective into an abstract noun, and หวัง, meaning “to hope” or “to expect.” So ความหวัง is the noun “hope.” It is neutral in style and works naturally in both everyday speech and writing, especially when talking about the future, recovery, exams, work, family, or social change.

Usage

It is commonly used when people talk about holding onto hope in difficult situations, future dreams or goals, recovery from illness, passing an exam, or someone being seen as the hope of a family or community.

Caution

หวัง is the verb “to hope/expect,” while ความหวัง is the noun “hope.” Use หวัง for “I hope to pass,” but use ความหวัง in noun phrases such as มีความหวัง, “to have hope.”

1 hope synonyms

• ความคาดหวัง

  ความคาดหวัง means expectation and often suggests that someone anticipates or requires a certain result. ความหวัง is more emotional and positive, often used as hope that supports someone in an uncertain or difficult situation.

• ความปรารถนา

  khwaam pràatthanǎa wish

  ความปรารถนา means a strong wish or desire, focusing on what someone deeply wants. ความหวัง focuses more on hope: the belief or feeling that the desired outcome may still happen.