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sich verlassen

rely

Meaning of sich verlassen

to depend on someone or something

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German/ˈzɪç fɛɐ̯ˈlaːsn̩/
rely
sich verlassen - rely
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sich verlassen with English translation

sich verlassen usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Ich verlasse mich auf dich.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Sie kann sich auf ihre Freunde verlassen.

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sich verlassen belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

sich verlassenrely
kochencook
sich ändernchange
bindentie
folgenfollow
entfernenremove
sich anfühlenfeel

sich verlassen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sich verlassen / bauen auf / vertrauen auf / zählen auf / glauben / hoffen

B
🇩🇪German
bauen auf

To base your expectations or plans on someone/something; to depend on it as a foundation.

B1Often
V
🇩🇪German
vertrauen auf

To trust someone/something and expect it to be reliable.

B1Often
Z
🇩🇪German
zählen auf

Very close to “rely on”: to expect support, help, or fulfillment of a promise.

B1Very Often
G
🇩🇪German
glauben

Means “to believe,” not “to rely on”; it refers to opinion or conviction rather than dependence.

B1Very Often
H
🇩🇪German
hoffen

Means “to hope”; it is about wishing for a result rather than depending on someone/something.

B1Very Often
R
🇩🇪German
rechnen

By itself it means “to calculate”; with a complement it can mean “to expect” or “count on” something.

B1Often
S
🇩🇪German
sich verlassen auf

The most direct equivalent of “to rely on”: to trust someone/something and consider it dependable.

B1Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
angewiesen sein

Emphasizes dependence on someone/something, often as a necessity or lack of alternatives.

B1Often
A
🇩🇪German
abhängig sein

General dependence on someone/something; often stronger and broader than simply “rely on.”

B1Often
R
🇩🇪German
rechnen mit

Means “to expect” or “to count on” something, especially events or consequences.

B1Often
S
🇩🇪German
sich stützen auf

Means “to base on” or “to support oneself with”; used literally or figuratively for a foundation.

B1Rarely

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How to pronounce sich verlassen and what this word means

sich verlassen means rely. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce sich verlassen

/ˈzɪç fɛɐ̯ˈlaːsn̩/

sich verlassen translation

rely

sich verlassen examples

Ich verlasse mich auf dich.

sich verlassen transcription

/ˈzɪç fɛɐ̯ˈlaːsn̩/

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sich verlassen meaning: what does it mean?

von jemandem oder etwas abhängig sein

sich verlassen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

sich verlassen is pronounced as /ˈzɪç fɛɐ̯ˈlaːsn̩/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

sich verlassen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Ich verlasse mich auf dich. Translation: Я на тебя рассчитываю.

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