German word

vertraut

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaʊ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectivefamiliar

Example

Dieses Lied ist mir vertraut.

This song is familiar to me.

Illustration for vertraut (familiar)

More examples

Mit den Details des Vertrags war sie bereits vertraut.

She was already familiar with the details of the contract.

Core concept

A well-worn path feels known enough to follow without hesitation.

Common phrases

  • mit etwas vertraut sein

    be familiar with ___

  • mit den Details vertraut sein

    be familiar with the details

Similar words

bekannt: Recognized or known from previous experience or public awareness.
gewohnt: Accustomed to through repeated experience and no longer unusual.
nah: Near in place or emotionally close and familiar.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet das Gefühl, etwas gut zu kennen oder darin sicher zu sein.

Word origin

Vertraut is the past participle of vertrauen and developed from the idea of something trusted or known into the meaning of familiar.

Usage tips

  • For being familiar with a subject or system, German uses mit plus the dative, as in mit dem Verfahren vertraut sein.

Other meanings

  • closeadjective
  • accustomed toadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Vertrautheitfamiliaritynoun
  • vertraulichconfidentialadjective

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