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reliable

reliable

Meaning of reliable

English

can be trusted

Deutsch

so, dass man ihm vertrauen kann und nicht enttäuscht wird

reliable

Pronunciation

British English
/rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l/
American English
/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/

reliable with German translation

reliable usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Tom is a reliable coworker.

Tom ist ein zuverlässiger Kollege.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The clock is very reliable.

Die Uhr ist sehr zuverlässig.

reliable synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between reliable, responsible, solid, steady, consistent, credible, and proven

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

takes duties seriously

B1very often

ENShe's a responsible manager who handles budgets carefully.

🇬🇧English

strong and well made: work, things

B1often

ENThey gave a solid performance in the final.

🇬🇧English

stable, without sudden changes

B2often

ENHe maintained a steady pace throughout the race.

🇬🇧English

always giving the same good result

B2very often

ENShe delivers consistent results month after month.

C
🇬🇧English
credible

about facts or sources: believable

B2often

ENThe witness gave a credible account of the event.

P
🇬🇧English
proven

shown to work in practice

B2often

ENTheir proven methods guarantee success.

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Questions about this word

What does reliable mean?

can be trusted

How do you pronounce reliable?

reliable is pronounced [rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l].

How is reliable used in a sentence?

Tom ist ein zuverlässiger Kollege. Translation: Tom is a reliable coworker.

Is reliable part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, reliable can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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