fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaʊ̯ən
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Translation
to trust
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Word origin
From Old High German fertruen, a compound of the intensifying prefix fer- and truen ('to trust'), related to English true and truth.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- fertruen
- English cognates
- true, truth
Grammar
Examples
vollkommen.
I trust you completely.
Instinkten.
She trusts her instincts.
.
One shouldn't trust everyone.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 7: Words 451-460.