English–German
“reality” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvɪɐ̯klɪçkaɪ̯t/
Example
In verschiedenen Kulturen existieren unterschiedliche Wirklichkeiten.
Different cultures have different realities.
How to say “reality” in German
“Reality” in German is Wirklichkeit.
A report, event, or condition stands on the ground as the actual situation rather than as an idea about it.
Example sentences with Wirklichkeit
Oft weicht die Vorstellung von der Wirklichkeit ab.
Often, the idea differs from reality.
Tips for using Wirklichkeit
- In Wirklichkeit is a common fixed phrase meaning 'in reality' or 'actually', often introducing a correction to an assumption.
Other German words for “reality”
In der Realität haben wir nicht immer Zeit.
In reality, we don't always have time.