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

Positivewahr
Comparativewahrer
Superlativewahrsten

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.

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