glaubwürdig
Translation
credible, believable, trustworthy
Examples
Seine Geschichte klingt nicht glaubwürdig.
His story doesn't sound credible.
Sie ist eine glaubwürdige Zeugin.
She is a credible witness.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is credible (something) is credible His statement is credible.
((Adjective)) ((Noun)) a credible (noun) He is a credible witness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zuverlässig, vertrauenswürdig; Antonyms: unglaubwürdig, zweifelhaft
Etymology
From 'glauben' (to believe) + '-würdig' (worthy). Literally 'worthy of belief'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'worthy' (-würdig) of your 'belief' (glauben), it is credible.