Vertrouwen
Example: Ik vertrouw mijn vrienden altijd in moeilijke tijden.
Definition
"Vertrouwen" means to have faith or confidence in someone or something, believing they will act reliably and honestly. For example, in the phrase 'Ik vertrouw mijn vrienden altijd in moeilijke tijden,' it expresses reliance on friends during difficult times.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "vertrouwen" comes from Middle Dutch, combining 'ver-' (a prefix implying thoroughness) and 'trouwen' meaning 'to be faithful' or 'loyal.' Did you know? The root 'trouwen' is related to the English word 'true,' reflecting the idea of fidelity and trustworthiness.
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"Vertrouwen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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