B1EmotionsAdjective

zuverlässig

reliable

/tsuˈfɛɐlɛsɪç/

Adjective meaning 'reliable'. Important quality in German culture: 'Zuverlässigkeit' is highly valued.

Example Sentences

Er ist sehr zuverlässig.

He is very reliable.

Das Auto ist zuverlässig.

The car is reliable.

Zuverlässigkeit ist im Beruf wichtig.

Reliability is important at work.

Spelling: 'zuverläßig'

✅ Old spelling. New: 'zuverlässig' with 'ss' (since 1996 reform)

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