Glauben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Glauben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to believe in", "to trust" or "to think".

Essential properties of "glauben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: glauben
  • Simple past: glaubte
  • Participle: geglaubt

See full conjugation of glauben

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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 "glauben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To believe in, to trust"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich glaube an Gott.I believe in God.
  2. Sie glaubt ihm nicht.She doesn't believe him.
  3. Wir glauben, dass das möglich ist.We believe that is possible.

2.) "To think, to suppose"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er glaubt, dass sie kommt.He thinks she is coming.
  2. Ich glaube, es wird regnen.I think it will rain.
  3. Wir glauben, dass er die Wahrheit sagt.We believe he is telling the truth.

3.) "To believe (something is true)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du das glauben?Can you believe that?
  2. Ich glaube ihm jedes Wort.I believe every word he says.
  3. Sie glauben alles, was sie hören.They believe everything they hear.

4.) "To have an opinion, to think"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Was glaubst du?What do you think?
  2. Ich glaube, das ist richtig.I think that's right.
  3. Er glaubt, dass das die beste Lösung ist.He believes that is the best solution.
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