özgüven vs kendine güven
Turkish word comparison
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| özgüven | kendine güven |
|---|---|
oz-GÜ-ven noun | ken-dee-neh gü-ven noun |
| self-confidence; trust in oneself and one's abilities | self-confidence; confidence in oneself |
How they differ
"Özgüven" is the more compact, noun-like everyday term, while "kendine güven" is a more descriptive phrase that literally means "to trust oneself." In practice they overlap strongly, but "kendine güven" can sound a bit more explanatory and can also be used more naturally in advice or character descriptions.
When to use each
When to use özgüven: Use "özgüven" when you want the standard, concise noun for self-confidence.
When to use kendine güven: Use "kendine güven" when you want to describe the idea more explicitly or in a more conversational way.
Side-by-side examples
- Sahneye çıkmadan önce özgüvenini topladı.
(He gathered his self-confidence before going on stage.) - Bu işte başarılı olmak için kendine güvenmelisin.
(You need to trust yourself to succeed in this job.)
Register & nuance: "Özgüven" is a normal neutral noun, while "kendine güven" is neutral but phrase-like and often feels a little more conversational.