ADJECTIVE
wahr/vaːɐ̯/true; real; genuine
wahr is a German adjective that means true, real, or genuine. It is pronounced /vaːɐ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "wahrer" and "wahrsten".
Definitions
1.corresponding to reality; true, factual(fact; reality)
a.not false; consistent with facts or reality
Seine Aussage ist wahr.—His statement is true.
2.genuine, not fake(authenticity)
a.authentic, real, not forged or imitated
Das ist ein wahres Kunstwerk.—That is a genuine work of art.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | wahr |
|---|---|
| Comparative | wahrer |
| Superlative | wahrsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wahr" mean in English?
- "wahr" means true, real, or genuine. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "wahr"?
- "wahr" is pronounced /vaːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "wahr"?
- The comparative of "wahr" is "wahrer" and the superlative is "wahrsten".
- What part of speech is "wahr"?
- "wahr" is a adjective in German.
