German Conversation · Level 17
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German word
Wahrheit
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvaːɐ̯haɪ̯t/
Meaning
- feminine nountruth
Example
Die Wahrheit ist oft schwer zu akzeptieren.
The truth is often hard to accept.
More examples
Er gab schließlich die Wahrheit zu.
He finally admitted the truth.
Core concept
A report that remains firm when compared with what really happened.
Common phrases
die Wahrheit sagen
tell the truth
die Wahrheit herausfinden
find out the truth
die nackte Wahrheit
the naked truth
Similar words
Tatsache: A fact or event that has actually occurred and can be verified.
Wirklichkeit: The real state of things as they exist.
Ehrlichkeit: The quality of expressing thoughts and feelings honestly.
Definition in German
Wahrheit bezeichnet den Zustand, dass etwas den Tatsachen entspricht.
Word origin
Middle High German wārheit and related older German forms combine the adjective wahr with -heit to denote the quality of being true.
Usage tips
- In Wahrheit means in fact or actually and often introduces a correction or contrast, not merely a statement about honesty.