English–German

“believe” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈglaʊ̯bən/

Example

Ich glaube dir.

I believe you.

Illustration for glauben (believe)

How to say “believe” in German

“Believe” in German is glauben.

A mind treats a statement as true or a person as reliable even when proof is incomplete.

Full entry for glauben: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with glauben

Ich glaube, dass er kommt.

I believe that he is coming.

Tips for using glauben

  • In Ich glaube dir, dir is dative for the person trusted, while an etwas glauben uses an plus accusative.

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