Ich hoffe, es gefällt euch
I hope you like it
Language note: Combine hope and compliment into one common German sentiment.
Culture note: Gift-giving is more about thought than extravagance in German culture.
Context: You express hope that they will enjoy what you brought.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ich
[eech]
I
The pronoun used by the speaker to refer to themselves.
Ich hoffe, alles ist gut.
I hope everything is good.
hoffe
[HOH-fuh]
hope
To want something to happen or be true.
Ich hoffe, ihr kommt bald.
I hope you come soon.
es
[EHS]
it
The subject pronoun referring to a thing or an animal.
Es war ein langer Tag.
It was a long day.
gefällt
[geh-FEH-lt]
pleases
Is enjoyable or agreeable to someone.
Es gefällt uns hier.
We like it here.
euch
[oych]
you (plural informal)
Refers to more than one person you are familiar with.
Ich hoffe, es gefällt euch.
I hope you like it.
Phrase Parts
Ich hoffe
Es gefällt euch
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