Usage Note
Zuverlässigkeit is the quality of consistently doing what one promises and being there when needed. Slightly more technical and contractual in tone than Verlässlichkeit; often used in engineering, logistics, and HR contexts. One of the most-requested personality traits in German job advertisements.
Examples
"Zuverlässigkeit ist das Fundament jeder dauerhaften Zusammenarbeit."
Natural Translation
Reliability is the foundation of any lasting collaboration.
Literal Translation
Reliability is the foundation of every lasting collaboration.
Related Words
- Aufopferungsbereitschaft willingness to sacrifice oneself, self-sacrificing spirit
- Aufopferungsgeist spirit of self-sacrifice, selfless dedication
- Beherztheit boldness, pluck, spirited courage
- Charakterfestigkeit strength of character, moral firmness
- Charakterstärke strength of character
- Edelmut magnanimity, noble-mindedness
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
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