This is the 1243rd most frequent Dutch word.
betrouwbaar
Reliable.
In this context, "betrouwbaar" describes a friend's dependable and trustworthy nature.
Een betrouwbare vriend is goud waard.
A reliable friend is worth gold.
Here, "betrouwbaar" qualifies the car's consistent and trustworthy performance.
De auto is zeer betrouwbaar en vraagt weinig onderhoud.
The car is very reliable and requires little maintenance.
In this example, "betrouwbaar" is used to evaluate the credibility of an informational source.