đáng tin
Definition
- Adjective:
- Trustworthy: Describes a person, organization, or source of information that is reliable, honest, and can be depended upon.
- Credible: Refers to information, a story, or a claim that is believable and appears to be true based on evidence or reputation.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy là một người bạn rất đáng tin. (He is a very trustworthy friend.)
- Đó là một nguồn thông tin đáng tin. (That is a credible source of information.)
- Lời hứa của cô ấy có đáng tin không? (Is her promise trustworthy?)
Advanced Usage
- Used to form compound adjectives or phrases that specify the object of trust.
- đáng tin cậy: reliable, dependable (often used for systems, data, or people).
- Phần mềm này rất đáng tin cậy. (This software is very reliable.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đáng tin cậy (adj): reliable, dependable. A stronger, more formal variant often used in technical or professional contexts.
- Tin cậy (verb/noun): to trust / trust. The root components of the phrase.
- Không đáng tin (adj): untrustworthy, unreliable.
Synonyms
- Reliable: Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
- Dependable: Trustworthy and reliable.
- Credible: Able to be believed; convincing.
Antonyms
- Không đáng tin: untrustworthy.
- Đáng ngờ: suspicious, dubious.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Uy tín và đáng tin: A common phrase meaning "prestigious and trustworthy," often used to describe reputable institutions or individuals.
- Đó là một công ty uy tín và đáng tin. (That is a prestigious and trustworthy company.)