Trauen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Trauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to trust", "to confide in" or "to dare".
Essential properties of "trauen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: trauen
- Simple past: traute
- Participle: getraut
regulartransitiveintransitivereflexive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "trauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To trust someone or something"
- Definition: "To trust someone or something, to have confidence."
- Translation(s): to trust, to confide in
- Synonym(s): Vertrauen, Glauben
- Antonym(s): Misstrauen
- Related word(s): Vertrauen, Zutrauen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich traue meinem besten Freund.
- Kannst du mir trauen?
- Sie traut dem Wetterbericht nicht.
2.) "To dare to do something"
- Definition: "To dare to do something, to have the courage or confidence to perform an action."
- Translation(s): to dare, to venture
- Synonym(s): sich getrauen, wagen
- Antonym(s): zögern
- Related word(s): Mut, Selbstvertrauen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er traut sich nicht, sie anzusprechen.
- Ich traue mich nicht, von der hohen Brücke zu springen.
- Traust du dich, alleine zu reisen?
3.) "To marry or officiate a wedding"
- Definition: "To marry or celebrate a wedding, especially in a religious context."
- Translation(s): to marry, to wed, to officiate a wedding
- Synonym(s): verheiraten, Ehelich, verbinden
- Antonym(s): scheiden
- Related word(s): Trauung, Eheschließung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Pfarrer wird das Paar morgen trauen.
- Sie ließen sich in einer kleinen Kapelle trauen.
- Wer hat euch getraut?
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