özgüven vs kendine itimat
Turkish word comparison
Listen to özgüven
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| özgüven | kendine itimat |
|---|---|
oz-GÜ-ven noun | ken-dee-neh ee-tee-mat noun |
| self-confidence; trust in oneself and one's abilities | confidence in oneself; trust in oneself |
How they differ
"Kendine itimat" is close in meaning but sounds more old-fashioned and formal than "özgüven." It often feels like a literary or older administrative way of saying self-confidence rather than the everyday word people naturally choose today.
When to use each
When to use özgüven: Use "özgüven" in modern everyday Turkish.
When to use kendine itimat: Use "kendine itimat" only when you want a formal, old-fashioned, or deliberately elevated tone.
Side-by-side examples
- Konuşmasındaki özgüven herkesi etkiledi.
(His confidence in his speech impressed everyone.) - Gençlerin kendine itimat duyması gerekir.
(Young people need to have confidence in themselves.)
Register & nuance: "Kendine itimat" is markedly more formal and old-fashioned than "özgüven," and is less common in everyday modern usage.