신뢰
silloe[ˈɕʰi(ː)ɭɭwe̞]
The English word 'trust' is expressed in Korean as 신뢰 (silloe).
신뢰 is used to express the concept of trust, often referring to professional or social reliability. You can express the idea of 'building trust' by using the phrase 신뢰를 쌓다, which combines 신뢰 with the verb 쌓다 (to pile up/build).
Meaning: to be confident (verb)
Which one should you use?
While 신뢰 often refers to reliability in social or professional contexts, the word 믿음 is more commonly used for personal conviction or religious faith.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun 신뢰 can be turned into a verb by adding the suffix –하다 to create 신뢰하다 (to trust). To describe someone or something as being trustworthy or reliable, you can use the phrase 신뢰할 수 있다.
How do you pronounce it?
silloe
Did you know?
- Using 신뢰하다 in a romantic relationship can make the speaker sound like they are performing a professional audit of their partner.
- The Chinese character 賴 within the word 신뢰 carries a historical nuance of 'leaning on' or 'depending on' someone for support.
- The concept of 'building trust' 신뢰를 쌓다 uses a verb that describes stacking physical objects like bricks or stones.
Examples in context
- 믿음과 신뢰의 차이점은 무엇입니까?What's the difference between faith and trust?This sentence shows how to ask about the difference between faith and 신뢰.Tatoeba #6820138 by yesjustryan, translation #2904402 by AlanF_US
- 민주주의가 없는 곳에 신뢰는 없다.There is no trust where there is no democracy.This sentence illustrates the absence of 신뢰 in the absence of democracy.Tatoeba #7098215 by JayKim, translation #7096894 by AmarMecheri
- 내 경험상 그들은 신뢰할 수 있어.I've learned to trust them.This sentence uses the concept of being able to 신뢰 based on experience.Tatoeba #8363828 by Eunhee, translation #3724781 by CM
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new project partner.
- 서연 Seo-yeon새 파트너를 신뢰하시나요?sae pateuneoreul sinroehasinayo?Do you trust the new partner?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 실력이 좋아서 신뢰가 가요.ne, sillyeogi joaseo sinroega gayo.Yes, I trust them because they are skilled.
- 서연 Seo-yeon저도 지훈 씨의 의견을 신뢰해요.jeodo Jihun ssieui uigyeoneul sinroehaeyo.I trust your opinion too, Jihun.
- 지훈 Ji-hun함께 노력해서 좋은 결과를 만들어요.hamkke noryeokhaeseo joeun gyeolgwaleul mandeureoyo.Let's work together to get a good result.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 신뢰, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 신뢰, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
