German Phrase
Starke, vertrauensvolle Beziehungen aufbauen.
Meaning
The sentence is a concise directive meaning ‘to build strong, trustworthy relationships.’ It emphasizes both the strength of the bond and the element of trust, which are key in personal, professional, and educational contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving advice, setting a goal, or describing a core value in teamwork, networking, or customer‑service training. It works well in presentations, workshops, or motivational talks.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Starke,vertrauensvolleBeziehungenaufbauen.
Attributive Adjectives (Starke, vertrauensvolle)
In German, adjectives before a plural noun take the weak ending -e. Both 'starke' and 'vertrauensvolle' modify 'Beziehungen' and therefore end in -e.
Separable Verb (aufbauen)
‘aufbauen’ is a separable verb; in the infinitive the prefix ‘auf-’ stays attached, but in main clauses it splits (e.g., ‘Wir bauen Vertrauen auf’).
Plural Noun (Beziehungen)
‘Beziehung’ is feminine; its plural is ‘Beziehungen’, used here with the adjectives.
🗨In Conversation
Wie können wir unser Team erfolgreicher machen?
How can we make our team more successful?
Indem wir starke, vertrauensvolle Beziehungen aufbauen.
By building strong, trustworthy relationships.
✕Common Mistakes
Stark, vertrauensvolle Beziehungen aufbauen.
Missing the adjective ending –e for plural noun ‘Beziehungen’.
Starke, vertrauensvoll Beziehungen aufbauen.
Again, the ending -e is required when the adjective precedes a plural noun.
Starke, vertrauensvolle Beziehungen bauen.
The verb must be the separable ‘aufbauen’; ‘bauen’ alone changes the meaning to ‘to construct’ without the nuance of ‘building up’ a relationship.
↔Alternatives
Solide, vertrauenswürdige Beziehungen etablieren.
Establish solid, trustworthy relationships.
Nachhaltige, verlässliche Partnerschaften schaffen.
Create sustainable, reliable partnerships.
Starke Bindungen aufbauen, die auf Vertrauen basieren.
Build strong bonds that are based on trust.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking business culture, trust (Vertrauen) is often built through reliability and clear communication. Using the adjective ‘vertrauensvoll’ signals a proactive, open attitude, which is especially valued in collaborative projects and long‑term client relationships. Avoid overly informal phrasing in formal settings; the structure ‘Starke, vertrauensvolle Beziehungen aufbauen’ is both professional and motivational.