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vertrauenswürdig

trustworthy, reliable

adjective fer-TRAU-ens-vuer-dikh Rare

Also means

dependable

Usage Note

Vertrauenswürdig means 'worthy of trust'; it is a formal, positive character assessment. Frequently used in references, testimonials, and political discourse (ein vertrauenswürdiger Politiker).

Examples

"Eine vertrauenswürdige Freundin verrät keine Geheimnisse."

Natural Translation

A trustworthy friend does not reveal secrets.

Literal Translation

A trustworthy friend betrays no secrets.

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