Zutrauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zutrauen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to trust (someone to do something)", "to believe (someone capable)" or "to have confidence in". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Zutrauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: zutrauen
  • Simple past: traute zu
  • Participle: zugetraut

See full conjugation of zutrauen

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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 Zutrauen
  • Plural: die Zutrauen

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To believe someone is capable; to trust their ability"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich traue dir zu, dass du diese Aufgabe meistern kannst.I trust you to master this task.
  2. Sie traut sich selbst nicht zu, vor großem Publikum zu sprechen.She doesn't trust herself to speak in front of a large audience.
  3. Wir trauen ihm zu, das Projekt erfolgreich abzuschließen.We trust him to successfully complete the project.

2.) "Confidence in someone's ability"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Zutrauen in meine Fähigkeiten hat mich sehr motiviert.His confidence in my abilities motivated me greatly.
  2. Das Zutrauen der Eltern in ihre Kinder ist wichtig für deren Entwicklung.Parents' confidence in their children is important for their development.
  3. Ohne Zutrauen in sich selbst wird es schwer, Erfolg zu haben.Without confidence in oneself, it will be difficult to succeed.
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