Signification
Expressing confidence in someone.
Contexte culturel
In traditional Turkish neighborhoods, trust is so high that neighbors often leave their house keys with each other. This is the ultimate physical expression of 'Sana güveniyorum.' Small business owners (esnaf) often sell goods on credit based purely on a verbal promise. This 'veresiye' system relies entirely on the phrase 'Sana güveniyorum.' When a guest enters a home, the host trusts them implicitly. Breaking this trust is considered a major social taboo and can end long-standing family friendships. On Turkish Twitter or Instagram, 'Sana güveniyorum' is often used as a hashtag (#sanagüveniyorum) to support public figures or friends during controversies.
The Dative Rule
Always remember the '-a' in 'Sana'. If you say 'Seni güveniyorum', people will understand you, but it sounds like a very basic mistake.
Don't Overuse
Trust is a big word in Turkey. Don't say it to everyone you meet, or it might lose its meaning or sound suspicious.
Signification
Expressing confidence in someone.
The Dative Rule
Always remember the '-a' in 'Sana'. If you say 'Seni güveniyorum', people will understand you, but it sounds like a very basic mistake.
Don't Overuse
Trust is a big word in Turkey. Don't say it to everyone you meet, or it might lose its meaning or sound suspicious.
Eye Contact
When saying 'Sana güveniyorum', maintain steady eye contact. In Turkish culture, looking away while talking about trust can be seen as a sign of dishonesty.
Formal Situations
In a professional email, use 'Size olan güvenimiz tamdır' (Our trust in you is full) for a more sophisticated tone.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Sen'.
Ben ____ güveniyorum.
The verb 'güvenmek' always takes the dative case, which is 'Sana' for the pronoun 'Sen'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal business meeting?
Choose the formal version of 'I trust you'.
'Size' is the formal/plural version of 'you', appropriate for business or respectful contexts.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Ayşe: 'Bu sırrı kimseye söyleme.' Mehmet: 'Merak etme, ______.'
In the context of keeping a secret, 'Sana güveniyorum' (I trust you) is the most logical response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are lending your expensive camera to a friend.
Lending something valuable requires trust ('güven').
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Güvenmek vs. İnanmak
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBen ____ güveniyorum.
The verb 'güvenmek' always takes the dative case, which is 'Sana' for the pronoun 'Sen'.
Choose the formal version of 'I trust you'.
'Size' is the formal/plural version of 'you', appropriate for business or respectful contexts.
Ayşe: 'Bu sırrı kimseye söyleme.' Mehmet: 'Merak etme, ______.'
In the context of keeping a secret, 'Sana güveniyorum' (I trust you) is the most logical response.
Situation: You are lending your expensive camera to a friend.
Lending something valuable requires trust ('güven').
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, 'güvenmek' is primarily for people or institutions. For a car, you would say 'Bu arabaya güveniyorum' (I trust this car), but it's less common than saying 'Bu araba sağlam' (This car is solid).
'Güvenmek' is the common, Turkic word used in daily life. 'Itimat etmek' is more formal, academic, or old-fashioned.
You say 'Bana güven.' (Informal) or 'Bana güvenin.' (Formal/Plural).
It can be, but it isn't inherently romantic. It depends on the context and the person you are talking to.
Because the verb 'güvenmek' requires the dative case, which adds '-a' to 'Sen'.
You say 'Sana güvenmiyorum.'
Yes, 'çok' (very/much) is commonly used to add emphasis.
It means 'Security' or 'Safety', coming from the same root 'güven'.
Extremely. Many deals are made with a handshake and the phrase 'Sana güveniyorum.'
It's better to use 'Size güveniyorum' to show respect.
It means self-confidence. 'Öz' (self) + 'güven' (trust).
You can say 'Sözüne güveniyorum.'
Expressions liées
Sana inanıyorum
similarI believe you
Sana güvenim tam
builds onMy trust in you is full
Sana itimat ediyorum
synonymI trust you
Kendime güveniyorum
specialized formI trust myself / I am confident
Sana güvenmiyorum
contrastI don't trust you
