Vertrauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vertrauen" is mainly used as verb meaning "trust", "confide" or "believe in". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Vertrauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: vertrauen
  • Simple past: vertraute
  • Participle: vertraut

See full conjugation of vertrauen

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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.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Vertrauen
  • Plural: die [n/a]

Meanings of "Vertrauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To have confidence or believe in reliability/capability"

"Vertrauen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich vertraue meinem besten Freund.I trust my best friend.
  2. Sie vertraut auf ihre Fähigkeiten.She trusts in her abilities.
  3. Wir müssen lernen, einander vertrauen.We must learn to trust each other.

2.) "Feeling of security and trust"

"Vertrauen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Vertrauen zwischen uns ist sehr stark.The trust between us is very strong.
  2. Er hat das Vertrauen seiner Kollegen gewonnen.He has gained the trust of his colleagues.
  3. Ohne Vertrauen kann keine Beziehung funktionieren.Without trust, no relationship can function.
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