Anvertrauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anvertrauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to entrust", "to confide" or "to commit".

Essential properties of "anvertrauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anvertrauen
  • Simple past: vertraute an
  • Participle: anvertraut

See full conjugation of anvertrauen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anvertrauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To entrust something to someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich möchte dir ein Geheimnis anvertrauen.I want to confide a secret in you.
  2. Die Eltern anvertrauten ihre Kinder der Obhut der Großeltern.The parents entrusted their children to the care of the grandparents.
  3. Der Chef hat mir eine wichtige Aufgabe anvertraut.The boss entrusted me with an important task.

2.) "To confide in someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie anvertraute sich ihrer besten Freundin.She confided in her best friend.
  2. Er konnte niemandem seine Sorgen anvertrauen.He couldn't confide his worries to anyone.
  3. Wem kannst du deine Gefühle anvertrauen?To whom can you confide your feelings?
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