Korean word

신뢰

Pronunciation

Romanizationsilloe

Meaning

  • nountrust

Example

그는 동료들의 신뢰를 얻었다.keu neun tong nyo deu rui sil loe reul eo deot tta

He gained his colleagues' trust.

Illustration for 신뢰 (trust)

More examples

그 회사는 고객의 신뢰를 잃었다.keu hoe sa neun ko gae gui sil loe reul i reot tta

The company lost the trust of its customers.

Core concept

A person or group places confidence in someone and feels safe relying on them.

Common phrases

  • 신뢰를 얻다sil loe reul eot tta

    earn trust

  • 신뢰를 잃다sil loe reul il ta

    lose trust

  • 신뢰 관계sil loe kwan gye

    relationship of trust

Similar words

믿음mideum: A lasting belief in a person or thing that encourages continued dependence.
신뢰감silloegam: An assurance that comes from feeling comfortable leaving a matter in someone's hands.
신용sinyong: A reputation for honesty and reliability that supports successful transactions.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람에게 기대를 걸고 믿는 태도나 마음.ta reun sa ra me ge ki dae reul keol go min neun tae do na ma eum

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines roots meaning believe and rely, linking trust with dependable support.

Usage tips

  • In workplace and public conversation, this noun presents confidence as something that can be earned, strengthened, or lost.

Other meanings

  • credibilitynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 신뢰하다silloehadatrustverb
  • 신뢰성silloeseongdependabilitynoun
  • 신뢰도silloedoconfidence levelnoun

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