confidentiality
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confidentiality
The quality of information being secret or not intended for the public. It describes the obligation to keep certain data or conversations private.
Der Anwalt ist zur absoluten Vertraulichkeit über die Angelegenheiten seiner Mandanten verpflichtet.
The lawyer is obligated to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding his clients' affairs.
'Vertraulichkeit' (confidentiality / intimacy) belongs to a word family based on the verb 'vertrauen' (to trust). The adjective 'vertraulich' (confidential) is derived from the verb, and the noun 'die Vertraulichkeit' (confidentiality / intimacy) is formed from that. This connection helps you understand the meaning.
Ich vertraue dir, daher spreche ich mit dir in aller Vertraulichkeit.
I trust you, so I am speaking with you in complete confidence.
In a professional context, 'Vertraulichkeit' (confidentiality) is often used with certain verbs. Common combinations are 'die Vertraulichkeit wahren' (to maintain confidentiality), 'Vertraulichkeit gewährleisten' (to ensure confidentiality), or 'zur Vertraulichkeit verpflichtet sein' (to be obligated to maintain confidentiality).
Alle Mitarbeiter müssen die Vertraulichkeit der Kundendaten wahren.
All employees must maintain the confidentiality of customer data.
When it is about relationships between people, 'Vertraulichkeit' (intimacy) describes an atmosphere of trust. It is often combined with adjectives like 'tief' (deep) or 'groß' (great), or used in phrases such as 'eine Atmosphäre der Vertraulichkeit' (an atmosphere of intimacy).
Zwischen den beiden Freundinnen herrschte eine große Vertraulichkeit.
There was a great intimacy between the two friends.
closeness / proximity
'die Nähe' and 'die Vertraulichkeit' can both describe people trusting each other and speaking openly with one another. 'Nähe' is more general and often means a close personal or emotional relationship. 'Vertraulichkeit' places more emphasis on the protected, private atmosphere: people say things that are not meant for everyone. When it is about feelings or a relationship, 'Nähe' often sounds more natural. When it is about a conversation involving trust and discretion, 'Vertraulichkeit' is more precise.
In dem Gespräch mit der Ärztin fühlte sich Maria durch die Vertraulichkeit sicher.
In the conversation with the doctor, Maria felt safe because of the confidentiality.
Nach vielen gemeinsamen Projekten entstand zwischen den Kolleginnen eine große Nähe.
After many shared projects, a great closeness developed between the female colleagues.