ngohop comm. hope against hope; desire with little hope for fulfillment; usually used with the negative which then means ‘not without hope’. Kayang di ngohop kun manibon nah inap-apuk. How I desire to see my grandchildren. Adi manghop hi Juan an emun-adal. John is not without the hope to go and study. (sem. domains: 3.2.7.1 - Hope.) ph. v. adi manghop