seriousness / credibility
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credibility
The quality of being serious, trustworthy, and credible. 'Seriosität' expresses reliability and a professional attitude.
Bei Finanzgeschäften ist die Seriosität des Partners von höchster Bedeutung.
In financial transactions, the credibility of the partner is of the utmost importance.
'Seriosität' (seriousness/credibility) is the noun form of the adjective 'seriös' (serious, reputable). The ending '-ität' is often used with foreign-derived words to form a noun from an adjective, similar to '-ity' in English.
Ein seriöser Händler garantiert die Seriosität seiner Produkte.
A reputable dealer guarantees the credibility of his products.
'Seriosität' (credibility) is often used to assess the trustworthiness of things or people. Common combinations are 'die Seriosität eines Angebots' (the credibility of an offer), 'einer Quelle' (of a source), 'eines Unternehmens' (of a company), or 'einer Studie' (of a study).
Vor dem Kauf habe ich die Seriosität des Online-Shops überprüft.
Before making the purchase, I checked the credibility of the online shop.
In connection with 'Seriosität' (credibility), verbs are often used that express checking or evaluating, for example 'die Seriosität prüfen' (to check credibility), 'anzweifeln' (to doubt), 'infrage stellen' (to call into question), or 'bestätigen' (to confirm).
Die seltsame E-Mail ließ mich an der Seriosität des Absenders zweifeln.
The strange email made me doubt the credibility of the sender.
credibility
The Glaubwürdigkeit of a provider particularly concerns whether its statements are believable. Seriosität describes a more comprehensive serious, trustworthy, and professional attitude. Glaubwürdigkeit is therefore suitable for individual claims, while Seriosität is more appropriate for the provider's overall image.
Ein klares Impressum und professioneller Service zeigen die Seriosität des Anbieters.
A clear legal notice and professional service demonstrate the provider's credibility.
Nachprüfbare Produktangaben erhöhen die Glaubwürdigkeit des Anbieters.
Verifiable product information increases the provider's credibility.
