trauen
Translation
to trust, to dare, to marry (officiate)
Examples
Ich traue ihm nicht über den Weg.
I don't trust him at all.
Er traut sich nicht, die Wahrheit zu sagen.
He doesn't dare to tell the truth.
Der Standesbeamte traut das Paar.
The registrar marries the couple.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) to trust sb. I trust my friend.
(sich.acc ((to-inf))) to dare to do sth. She doesn't dare to jump.
((sb.acc)) to marry sb. (as an official) The priest marries the couple.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vertrauen, wagen; Antonyms: misstrauen
Etymology
From Old High German 'trūwēn', related to English 'true' and 'trust'.
Memory Tips
'Trauen' is about 'trust'. You need to 'trust' someone to marry them (trauen), and 'trust' yourself to dare (sich trauen).