English–German

“truly” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaːɐ̯lɪç/

Example

Das Buch ist wahrlich interessant.

The book is truly interesting.

Illustration for wahrlich (truly)

How to say “truly” in German

“Truly” in German is wahrlich.

A speaker places a firm seal of truth on a statement.

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

Example sentences with wahrlich

Das Ergebnis ist wahrlich überraschend.

The result is truly surprising.

Tips for using wahrlich

  • Wahrlich sounds formal or literary in modern German, while wirklich is the usual neutral choice for 'really' in everyday speech.

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