Das Vertrauen
Example: Das Vertrauen zwischen Freunden ist sehr wichtig für die Beziehung.
Definition
"Das Vertrauen" refers to the firm belief or confidence someone has in the reliability, truth, or ability of a person or thing. It is often essential in relationships, as in the example phrase where trust between friends is crucial for their connection.
Etymology
The word "das Vertrauen" comes from the German verb "vertrauen," meaning to trust or confide. It is derived from Old High German "firtrouwen," combining "fir-" (a prefix indicating completeness) and "trouwen" (to believe or trust). Did you know? The concept of trust has been central to human interaction across cultures for centuries.
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"Das Vertrauen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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