Translation of German word "Vertrauen" to English
dasVertrauen
/fɛʁˈtraʊən/
Meaning
NounConfidence in or reliance on some person or quality.
How to use
The neuter noun Vertrauen ('trust / confidence / reliance') is a nominalized verb (vertrauen). It declines regularly and has no plural. Grammatically, the target of trust is introduced by the preposition in + accusative case (Vertrauen in die Regierung — trust in the government) or the verb vertrauen + dative case (ich vertraue dir).
🇬🇧 English
trust / confidence
Example
Wir haben Vertrauen in die Fähigkeiten unseres Chefs.
We have trust in the abilities of our boss.
Ich habe Vertrauen in meine Fähigkeiten.
I have trust in my abilities.
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Common phrases
- Vertrauen haben zu— to have trust / confidence in (requires preposition 'zu' + dative)
- das Vertrauen brechen— to break the trust / violate trust
- Vertrauen gewinnen— to gain / win trust
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The German word "das Vertrauen" is defined as: "Confidence in or reliance on some person or quality."
What does the German word "das Vertrauen" mean?▼
The German word "das Vertrauen" means "trust / confidence" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Wir haben Vertrauen in die Fähigkeiten unseres Chefs." (which translates as "We have trust in the abilities of our boss.").
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