dayanmak vs güvenmek
Turkish word comparison
Listen to dayanmak
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| dayanmak | güvenmek |
|---|---|
dah-yah-NAH-mak verb | gü-ven-mek verb |
| to endure, to withstand, or to rely on something or someone | to trust; to rely on someone or something |
How they differ
Güvenmek matches only the 'rely on' sense of dayanmak, not the 'endure' or 'withstand' senses. If you mean physical or emotional resistance, güvenmek is not appropriate.
When to use each
When to use dayanmak: Use dayanmak when you mean to withstand hardship or to rely on something as support.
When to use güvenmek: Use güvenmek when the idea is trust or dependence on a person, plan, or source.
Side-by-side examples
- Bu sandalyeye dayanabilirsin.
(You can lean on this chair.) - Ona güvenebilirsin.
(You can trust/rely on him.)
Register & nuance: Güvenmek is very common and neutral, and it is the natural choice for trust-based reliance.