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신뢰

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '신뢰' means 'trust' or 'confidence' and is often used in both personal and professional contexts. It implies a strong belief in someone's reliability or integrity.

Common Contexts

You will frequently encounter '신뢰' when talking about relationships, whether between friends, colleagues, or companies and customers. It is a formal word often used in written and spoken Korean.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 신뢰를 받다: to receive trust; used when someone is trusted by others.
  • 신뢰를 잃다: to lose trust; used when trust is broken.
  • 신뢰를 쌓다: to build trust; used when trust is gradually established.
  • 신뢰 관계: a trust relationship; describes mutual trust between parties.

Register and Nuance

'신뢰' is a formal and somewhat abstract noun. It is not typically used in casual conversations where simpler words like '믿음' might appear. Using '신뢰' conveys seriousness and professionalism.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '신뢰' with '믿음'. While both mean trust, '신뢰' is more formal and often used in contexts involving reliability and credibility, whereas '믿음' can be more personal or emotional.

Example Sentences

그는 동료들 사이에서 신뢰를 받고 있다.

Geuneun dongnyodeul saieseo sinroereul batgo itda.

He is trusted among his colleagues.

신뢰가 없으면 좋은 관계를 유지하기 어렵다.

Sinroega eopseumyeon joeun gwangyerul yujihagi eoryeopda.

Without trust, it is difficult to maintain a good relationship.

이 회사는 고객의 신뢰를 최우선으로 생각한다.

I hoesaneun gogaegui sinroereul choeuseoneuro saenggakhanda.

This company considers customer trust as the top priority.