German Word of the Day — 1st of Mar, 2026
vertraut
/ver-TRAUT/ • adjective
familiar / well-acquainted
vertraut
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Examples
Ich fühle mich in dieser Stadt sehr vertraut.
I feel very familiar in this city.
Die Melodie ist mir vertraut.
The melody is familiar to me.
Wir sind seit vielen Jahren vertraut.
We have been well-acquainted for many years.
Synonyms
bekannt
gewohnt
Usage
Commonly used to describe a sense of comfort or knowledge regarding people, places, or things. It often conveys a sense of ease or intimacy.