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доверять

Translation of доверять

trust

Meaning of доверять

Russian

полагаться на честность или надежность другого человека

English

to believe that someone is honest and reliable

trust

Transcription and pronunciation of доверять

доверя́ть

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[dəvʲɪˈrʲatʲ]
In Latin letters
doveryat

Traps and common mistakes

Я доверяю его or Я доверяю ему?

Я доверяю ему

доверять takes the dative: доверять кому

Don't say Я доверяю его. Say Я доверяю ему — доверять takes the dative case.

Я полностью доверяю ей.

I completely trust her.

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  1. I trust my team.

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    Я доверяю своей команде.

  2. Do you trust him?

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    Ты ему доверяешь?

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What's the difference between доверять, полагаться, and верить

🇷🇺Russian

rely, count on someone

B2less common
🇷🇺Russian

believe what someone says

A2common

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What does доверять mean?

to believe that someone is honest and reliable

How do you pronounce доверять?

доверять is pronounced [dəvʲɪˈrʲatʲ], in Latin letters “doveryat”.

How is доверять used in a sentence?

I trust my team. Translation: Я доверяю своей команде.

Is доверять part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, доверять (trust) can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is доверять part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, доверять (trust) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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