Betrouwbaar
Example: Mijn vriend is altijd betrouwbaar en helpt me graag.
Definition
"Betrouwbaar" describes someone or something that can be trusted to be honest, dependable, and consistent. For example, a person who is always there to help and keeps their promises is considered "betrouwbaar."
Etymology
The Dutch word "betrouwbaar" comes from the verb "betrouwen," meaning to entrust or rely on, combined with the suffix "-baar," which forms adjectives indicating capability. Essentially, it means 'able to be relied upon.' Did you know? The root "trouwen" relates to trust and faithfulness, also linked to the English word 'true.'
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"Betrouwbaar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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