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
| Positive | zuverlässig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | zuverlässiger |
| Superlative | zuverlässigsten |
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.
