Vertrauen
trust
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaʊ̯ən/
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Cultural Note
Vertrauen is deeply valued in German culture, both in personal and professional relationships. Germans tend to build trust slowly but deeply. In romantic relationships, trust is considered the absolute foundation — broken trust is very difficult to repair. The verb 'vertrauen' (to trust) takes the dative case: 'Ich vertraue dir' (I trust you).
📝 Example Sentences
Vertrauen ist das Fundament jeder Beziehung.
Trust is the foundation of every relationship.
Ich vertraue dir mit meinem ganzen Herzen.
I trust you with all my heart.