True to your word Meaning in English
expression
TROO tuh yor WURD
troo tuh YAW WUHD
Definition
If you are 'true to your word', you do exactly what you promised or said you would do.
Usage & Nuances
This is a somewhat formal and approving expression, used to praise honesty and reliability. Often used after someone fulfills a promise ('He was true to his word'). Common collocations: 'be true to your word', 'stay true to your word'. Not used for small, trivial actions.
Spanish: cumplir tu palabra - ser fiel a tu palabraPortuguese (BR): cumprir sua palavra - manter a palavraPortuguese (PT): cumprir a tua palavra - manter a palavraChinese (Simplified): 信守承诺 - 守信用Chinese (Traditional): 信守承諾 - 守信用Hindi: अपने शब्द का पक्का होनाArabic: وفي بوعدك - صادق في كلامكBengali: কথার প্রতি সত্য - নিজের কথা রাখেRussian: держать своё слово - верен своему словуJapanese: 約束を守るVietnamese: giữ đúng lời hứa - giữ lờiKorean: 약속을 지키다Turkish: sözünde durmakUrdu: اپنے وعدے کا پکاIndonesian: menepati janji - setia pada kata-kata
Example Sentences
He was true to his word and finished the project on time.
basic
You should always be true to your word.
basic
My father is always true to his word.
basic
She said she'd help, and she was true to her word.
natural
If you want people to trust you, stay true to your word.
natural
He’s the type who’s always true to his word, no matter what.
natural