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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