zuverlässig

B1

reliable, dependable

English meaning
reliable, dependable
Vocabulary package
Positive Character Traits

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zuverlässig in a sentence

Der Kollege kommt bestimmt gleich. Er ist immer sehr zuverlässig.

The colleague will definitely be here soon. He's always very reliable.

Comparative and superlative

zuverlässig → zuverlässiger → am zuverlässigsten

Word family

zuverlässig is built from lässig (cool). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about zuverlässig

What is the comparative of zuverlässig?

zuverlässig → zuverlässiger → am zuverlässigsten.

What does zuverlässig mean in English?

zuverlässig means "reliable, dependable". For example: "Der Kollege kommt bestimmt gleich. Er ist immer sehr zuverlässig." — "The colleague will definitely be here soon. He's always very reliable."

What level is zuverlässig in German?

zuverlässig is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the positive character traits vocabulary.

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