How to Say "Trust" in Russian

доверие

doverie

The English phrase 'trust' is translated into Russian as доверие (doverie).

доверие is a noun. While the English word 'trust' can function as both a noun and a verb, the Russian word доверие is strictly a noun.

Meaning: to be confident (verb)

How does it change in a sentence?

The word доверие is a noun. If you wish to express the action of trusting (the verb 'to trust'), you should use the verb доверять instead.

doverie

Do not use the noun доверие when you intend to use a verb. To say 'I trust you' as an action, use the verbal phrase Я верю тебе.

In a legal or formal context, the word доверенность is derived from the same root as доверие but means a 'power of attorney'. It is a physical document that proves one person is trusted to act for another.
To say someone is 'trustworthy', Russians use the word надёжный, which literally means 'reliable' or 'sturdy'. This shifts the concept of trust from an emotional bond to a mechanical or structural quality.
If you say Я тебе верю, you are not just saying 'I trust you', you might also be saying 'I believe your story' or 'I believe you are telling the truth'.

Ты предал наше доверие.
You've violated our trust.
This sentence is useful for describing the violation of доверие.
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Том утратил их доверие.
Tom lost their trust.
This sentence is useful for describing how someone lost доверие.
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Она предала твое доверие?
Has she betrayed your trust?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone betrayed доверие.
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Чтобы достичь успеха в бизнесе, нужно завоевать доверие клиентов.
To achieve success in business, it is necessary to gain the trust of clients.
Доверяю своему другу в трудную минуту.
I trust my friend in difficult times.
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