Die Zuverlässigkeit
Example: Die Zuverlässigkeit der Nachrichten ist für Journalisten entscheidend.
Definition
"Zuverlässigkeit" refers to the quality of being dependable and trustworthy, especially in the context of journalism where the accuracy and trustworthiness of news are crucial. It indicates how consistently reliable information or sources are considered.
Etymology
The word "Zuverlässigkeit" comes from the German roots 'zuverlässig,' meaning reliable or trustworthy, and the suffix '-keit,' which turns adjectives into nouns indicating a state or quality. The term emphasizes the attribute of being 'zuverlässig,' essential in fields like journalism.
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"Die Zuverlässigkeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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