betrouwbaar
reliable, trustworthy
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/bəˈtrɑu̯baːr/
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Cultural Note
Betrouwbaarheid (reliability) is one of the highest virtues in Dutch culture. Being betrouwbaar means people can count on you. In Dutch business and personal relationships, this quality is valued above almost all others.
📝 Example Sentences
Hij is een betrouwbare vriend.
He is a reliable friend.
Ik vind haar heel betrouwbaar.
I find her very trustworthy.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | betrouwbaar |
| inflected | betrouwbare |
| comparative | betrouwbaarder |
| superlative | betrouwbaarst |