die Glaubwürdigkeit
Translation
credibility, trustworthiness, authenticity
Examples
Die Glaubwürdigkeit des Zeugen wurde infrage gestellt.
The witness's credibility was questioned.
Er hat seine Glaubwürdigkeit verloren.
He has lost his credibility.
Diese Quelle hat eine hohe Glaubwürdigkeit.
This source has high credibility.
Grammar Patterns
the credibility of sb./sth. ((von+3)) The credibility of the politician was checked.
to lose credibility ((an+3 verlieren)) He has lost credibility.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vertrauenswürdigkeit (trustworthiness), Zuverlässigkeit (reliability); Antonyms: Unglaubwürdigkeit (incredibility).
Etymology
Composed of 'glauben' (to believe) + 'würdig' (worthy) + '-keit' (-ness). Literally 'believe-worthiness'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: the quality of being 'würdig' (worthy) of 'glauben' (belief). If someone has it, you can trust them.