noun
trust, confidence
B1
Vertrauen (das) means trust or confidence; it's usually an uncountable noun (no plural form). Use: 'Vertrauen in jemanden haben' (in + accusative) or 'jemandem Vertrauen schenken' (dative). Genitive singular is des Vertrauens. It appears in both personal and institutional situations.
Examples
Sein Vertrauen in das Team wuchs nach dem Erfolg.
His confidence in the team grew after the success.
Ich habe volles Vertrauen in dein Urteil.
I have complete trust in your judgment.
Ich habe Vertrauen.
I have trust/confidence.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture two people shaking hands with a heart between them to remember 'Vertrauen'.
Sounds like 'for-trow-en' — imagine throwing your worries 'forward' into someone's hands.
das = imagine a neutral 'trust' certificate labeled 'das Vertrauen' to recall neuter gender.
Notes
Often used as an uncountable noun (abstract). Genitive singular commonly 'des Vertrauens'. | Singular-only noun; plural forms are not applicable.