noun

ett förtroende

confidence

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Definition & meaning

Förtroende refers to the state of having confidence, trust, or reliance in someone or something. It implies a belief in the honesty, integrity, reliability, or ability of a person or institution.

There are two primary ways the word is used:

Trust/Confidence in a person: This is the interpersonal sense, where you feel safe relying on someone's character or promises. For example, having trust in a friend or a partner.
Political/Institutional confidence: This refers to the formal support or mandate given to a person or a government. For example, a "vote of no confidence" (misstroendeförklaring) is a parliamentary procedure used to remove a government from power if it no longer holds the confidence of the legislative body.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar:

Part of speech: Noun (neuter).
Definite form: Förtroendet.
Plural: Förtroenden (definite plural: förtroendena).

Word origin: The word is a compound of the prefix för- (often indicating a movement toward, a complete state, or in this case, a sense of "before" or "forward") and troende (believing/believer, derived from the verb tro). Historically, it implies the act of "placing one's belief forward" or "entrusting" something to another person.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

Tillit : Often used interchangeably, emphasizing a deep, personal sense of faith or reliance.
Lita på : A verbal phrase meaning "to trust."
Konfidens : A more formal or technical term for confidence.
Tro : Belief or faith.