Trauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Trauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to trust", "to confide in" or "to dare".

Essential properties of "trauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: trauen
  • Simple past: traute
  • Participle: getraut

See full conjugation of trauen

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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 "trauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To trust someone or something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich traue meinem besten Freund.I trust my best friend.
  2. Kannst du mir trauen?Can you trust me?
  3. Sie traut dem Wetterbericht nicht.She doesn't trust the weather report.

2.) "To dare to do something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er traut sich nicht, sie anzusprechen.He doesn't dare to speak to her.
  2. Ich traue mich nicht, von der hohen Brücke zu springen.I don't dare to jump from the high bridge.
  3. Traust du dich, alleine zu reisen?Do you dare to travel alone?

3.) "To marry or officiate a wedding"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Pfarrer wird das Paar morgen trauen.The pastor will marry the couple tomorrow.
  2. Sie ließen sich in einer kleinen Kapelle trauen.They got married in a small chapel.
  3. Wer hat euch getraut?Who married you?
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