without hesitation / reassured
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without hesitation
Expresses that one can do something without worries, concerns, or hesitation; confidently.
Du kannst mir getrost die Wahrheit sagen, ich werde nicht böse sein.
You can tell me the truth without hesitation; I won't be angry.
reassured
An outdated word meaning comforted or filled with confidence. Today, it is mostly used in fixed expressions or as an elevated expression.
Sei getrost, am Ende wird alles gut.
Be reassured; everything will be all right in the end.
'Getrost' (without hesitation/reassured) is closely related to the noun 'der Trost' (comfort) and the verb 'trösten' (to comfort). It describes a state in which one has been comforted and is therefore without worry.
Nach dem Gespräch fühlte sie sich getröstet.
After the conversation, she felt comforted.
In its modern meaning, 'getrost' (without hesitation) is almost always used as an adverb that modifies a verb. It then means 'ohne Bedenken' (without concern) or 'ruhig' (go ahead / calmly). Use as an adjective before a noun, e.g. 'ein getroster Mensch', is uncommon.
Du kannst das Auto getrost hier parken, es ist sicher.
You can park the car here without hesitation; it's safe.
The meaning 'getröstet sein' (to be comforted) is outdated and sounds poetic or elevated today. It is found mainly in older literature or in the fixed encouragement 'Sei getrost!' (Be reassured!).
Sei getrost, wir werden eine Lösung finden.
Be reassured; we will find a solution.
quiet / calm
In an encouragement, ruhig and getrost can express that someone can do something without worry. ruhig sounds neutral and everyday, while getrost conveys greater confidence and often sounds more elevated. Use ruhig in ordinary conversation and getrost in a more elevated or reassuring tone.
Nach dieser gründlichen Vorbereitung kannst du getrost vor das Publikum treten.
After this thorough preparation, you can confidently step in front of the audience.
Du kannst ruhig noch eine Frage stellen, wenn dir etwas unklar ist.
You can go ahead and ask another question if anything is unclear.
