adjectiveverb
vertraut
familiar
Es beschreibt etwas oder jemanden, den man gut kennt und bei dem man sich sicher und wohl fühlt.
The German word "vertraut" is an adjective meaning "familiar" or "well-acquainted". It is related to the verb "vertrauen", which means "to trust".
- Vertraut implies having knowledge, experience, or closeness with someone or something.
- It can also mean "intimate" or "confidential" in certain contexts.
Similar words:
- bekannt — known, familiar
- nahe — close (emotionally or physically)
- vertraulich — confidential, intimate
Differences:
- Bekannt is more about general familiarity, not necessarily close or trusting.
- Vertraulich emphasizes confidentiality, often used in official or private contexts.
- Vertraut often implies a personal, trusting relationship or deep familiarity beyond just knowledge.
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Examples
Die Situation kommt mir vertraut vor.adjective
The situation seems familiar to me.
Er ist mit den Regeln vertraut.adjective
He is familiar with the rules.
Dieses Dorf kommt ihm ganz vertraut vor.adjective
This village seems very familiar to him.
Die Umgebung fühlt sich vertraut an.adjective
The surroundings feel familiar.
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