Die Vertrautheit
Example: Die Vertrautheit zwischen den Kollegen stärkt das Teamgefühl.
Definition
"Die Vertrautheit" refers to the feeling of familiarity and close acquaintance between people, often leading to trust and comfort in their relationship. It implies a sense of knowing someone well and sharing a bond that strengthens connections, as in teamwork or friendship.
Etymology
The word "die Vertrautheit" comes from the German adjective "vertraut," meaning familiar or trusted, combined with the suffix "-heit," which forms nouns indicating a state or quality. Did you know? "Vertraut" itself derives from the Old High German "firtrouwen," meaning to trust or have confidence.
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"Die Vertrautheit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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