German Word of the Day
vertraut
/ver-TRAUT/ • adjective — 1st of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: familiar / well-acquainted
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
Commonly used to describe a sense of comfort or knowledge regarding people, places, or things. It often conveys a sense of ease or intimacy.
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