güvenmek
verb
Pronunciation: /gew-ven-MEK/
English Meaning
to trust
“güvenmek” in Example Sentences
Sana güveniyorum.
I trust you.
Ona güvenebilirsin.
You can trust him.
Kendime daha çok güvenmeye başladım.
I've started to have more confidence in myself.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| güveniyorum | I trust |
| güvendim | I trusted |
Usage Note
Takes the dative: 'birine güvenmek'. 'Güven' (trust) and 'güvenli' (safe) come from the same root.
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'güven' (trust), likely related to 'küven-' (to boast/rely on).
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