Vertrauen

trust, confidence

noun fer-TROW-en Rare

Usage Note

Vertrauen (uncountable noun, also an infinitive-noun) is a cornerstone of German social discourse. Vertrauen aufbauen (build trust), Vertrauen erschüttern (shake trust). In legal use: Vertrauensschutz = protection of legitimate expectations.

Examples

"Vertrauen ist die Grundlage jeder guten Beziehung."

Natural Translation

Trust is the foundation of every good relationship.

Literal Translation

Trust is the foundation of-every good relationship.

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