zu|trauen
Translation
to trust someone to do something, to believe someone capable of something
Examples
Ich hätte ihm das nicht zugetraut.
I wouldn't have thought him capable of that.
Sie traut sich die neue Aufgabe zu.
She feels capable of the new task.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) zutrauen to believe (sb.) capable of (sth.) I trust you with this task.
sich(3) ((et4)) zutrauen to feel capable of (sth.) She feels capable of the exam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (für fähig) halten, glauben; Antonyms: misstrauen
Etymology
Composed of 'zu-' (toward) and 'trauen' (to trust). The idea is extending trust toward someone's capabilities.
Memory Tips
You 'trust' (trauen) someone 'to' (zu) be able to handle a situation.