English–German

“true” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/vaːɐ̯/

Example

Das ist ein wahrer Freund.

This is a true friend.

Illustration for wahr (true)

How to say “true” in German

“True” in German is wahr.

A statement or relationship that stands up to reality rather than appearance.

Full entry for wahr: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with wahr

Das kann nicht wahr sein.

That cannot be true.

Tips for using wahr

  • Wahr describes truth or fidelity, while echt usually describes genuine or authentic things, so a wahrer Freund is a true friend, not a genuine object.

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