ADJECTIVE

zuverlässig/ˈt͡suːfɛɐ̯ˌlɛsɪç/reliable; dependable; trustworthy

zuverlässig is a German adjective that means reliable, dependable, or trustworthy. It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːfɛɐ̯ˌlɛsɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "zuverlässiger" and "zuverlässigsten".

Definitions

1.reliable and acting in a consistently trustworthy way(person/characteristic)

a.showing that one can be counted on, honest, faithful or responsible

Sie ist eine sehr zuverlässige Kollegin.She is a very reliable colleague.

2.functioning correctly in all expected situations(machines/things)

a.working dependably without failing

Der Zug verkehrt zuverlässig alle 30 Minuten.The train runs reliably every 30 minutes.

Adjective Forms

Positivezuverlässig
Comparativezuverlässiger
Superlativezuverlässigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "zuverlässig" mean in English?
"zuverlässig" means reliable, dependable, or trustworthy. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "zuverlässig"?
"zuverlässig" is pronounced /ˈt͡suːfɛɐ̯ˌlɛsɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "zuverlässig"?
The comparative of "zuverlässig" is "zuverlässiger" and the superlative is "zuverlässigsten".
What part of speech is "zuverlässig"?
"zuverlässig" is a adjective in German.

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