anvertrauten

Anvertrauten is a German adjective formed from the verb anvertrauen, meaning to entrust or commit something to someone. It describes objects, information, or responsibilities that have been placed in someone’s care or custody. The term is commonly used in legal, administrative, and everyday contexts to indicate that a duty or secret has been entrusted to a particular person or entity.

Usage and forms

As an attributive adjective, anvertrauten can take on various endings depending on gender, number, and case. Examples:

- das anvertraute Geheimnis (neuter singular, nominative/accusative)

- die anvertrauten Geheimnisse (plural)

- den anvertrauten Personen (dative plural)

In general, the base participle is anvertraut, with the appropriate endings added for grammar. The phrase is often contrasted with verbs and nouns related to trust and duty, such as Vertrauen or Treuhand, and with the verb form itself, anvertrauen, which denotes the act of entrusting.

Examples in context

- Das anvertraute Geheimnis durfte niemand erfahren. (The entrusted secret was not allowed to be known by anyone.)

- Die anvertrauten Aufgaben wurden sorgfältig erledigt. (The entrusted tasks were carried out carefully.)

Relation to related terms

Anvertrauten is related to vertrauen (to trust) and anvertrauen (to entrust). It is distinct from meanings of verlässlich (reliable) or vertraut (familiar), which do not emphasize the act of entrusting.

See also

Anvertrauen, Vertrauen, Treuhand, Geheimnis, Verantwortung.