B2 Expression Neutro

Sich auf etwas verlassen

To rely on something/someone

Significado

To trust or depend on someone or something to provide support or help.

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Contexto cultural

Reliability is a cornerstone of German social interaction. Being 'zuverlässig' is a high compliment. Similar to Germany, but often expressed with a slightly softer tone in interpersonal relationships. Punctuality and reliability are even more emphasized in Swiss culture. In business, this phrase is used to finalize agreements.

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Check the preposition

Always remember 'auf' + Accusative. It's the most common mistake.

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Use it for work

It's a great way to sound professional when confirming deadlines.

Significado

To trust or depend on someone or something to provide support or help.

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Check the preposition

Always remember 'auf' + Accusative. It's the most common mistake.

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Use it for work

It's a great way to sound professional when confirming deadlines.

Teste-se

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

Du kannst dich immer ____ mich verlassen.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: auf

The verb 'sich verlassen' always takes the preposition 'auf'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Ich verlasse mich auf dich.

The reflexive pronoun 'mich' and the preposition 'auf' are both required.

🎉 Pontuação: /2

Banco de exercicios

2 exercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A2

Du kannst dich immer ____ mich verlassen.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: auf

The verb 'sich verlassen' always takes the preposition 'auf'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose B1

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Ich verlasse mich auf dich.

The reflexive pronoun 'mich' and the preposition 'auf' are both required.

🎉 Pontuação: /2

Perguntas frequentes

2 perguntas

No, it is a compliment. It means you trust the person.

Yes, you can rely on a car, a computer, or a plan.

Frases relacionadas

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sich auf jemanden stützen

similar

To lean on someone

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auf jemanden zählen

synonym

To count on someone

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jemandem vertrauen

similar

To trust someone

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sich blind verlassen

builds on

To trust blindly

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