sich verlassen
rely
Meaning of sich verlassen
von jemandem oder etwas abhängig sein
to depend on someone or something
Pronunciation
sich verlassen with English translation
sich verlassen usage examples
Ich verlasse mich auf dich.
I rely on you.
Sie verlässt sich immer auf ihre Freunde.
She always relies on her friends.
sich verlassen synonyms
What's the difference between sich verlassen, bauen auf, vertrauen auf, zählen auf, rechnen, angewiesen sein, glauben, and hoffen
To base your expectations or plans on someone/something; to depend on it as a foundation.
To trust someone/something and expect it to be reliable.
Very close to “rely on”: to expect support, help, or fulfillment of a promise.
By itself it means “to calculate”; with a complement it can mean “to expect” or “count on” something.
Emphasizes dependence on someone/something, often as a necessity or lack of alternatives.
General dependence on someone/something; often stronger and broader than simply “rely on.”
Means “to expect” or “to count on” something, especially events or consequences.
Means “to base on” or “to support oneself with”; used literally or figuratively for a foundation.
Advanced: broader words
Means “to believe,” not “to rely on”; it refers to opinion or conviction rather than dependence.
Means “to hope”; it is about wishing for a result rather than depending on someone/something.
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Questions about this word
What does sich verlassen mean?
to depend on someone or something
How do you pronounce sich verlassen?
sich verlassen is pronounced [ˈzɪç fɛɐ̯ˈlaːsn̩].
How is sich verlassen used in a sentence?
I rely on you. Translation: Ich verlasse mich auf dich.
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