Wahrheit/ˈvaːɐ̯haɪ̯t/truth; fact; reality
Wahrheit is a German noun that means truth, fact, or reality. It is pronounced /ˈvaːɐ̯haɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Wahrheiten".
Definitions
1.the quality or state of being true; factual correctness(general)
a.something that corresponds to reality or the facts
Die Wahrheit ist manchmal schwer zu akzeptieren.—The truth is sometimes hard to accept.
2.the ultimate or fundamental reality or principle(philosophy/religion)
a.concept of truth in a philosophical or spiritual sense
Viele Philosophen haben über die Natur der Wahrheit nachgedacht.—Many philosophers have contemplated the nature of truth.
3.a true statement or declaration(colloquial)
a.correct or sincere saying
Sag mir bitte die Wahrheit.—Please tell me the truth.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Wahrheit | die Wahrheiten |
| Genitive | der Wahrheit | der Wahrheiten |
| Dative | der Wahrheit | den Wahrheiten |
| Accusative | die Wahrheit | die Wahrheiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wahrheit" mean in English?
- "Wahrheit" means truth, fact, or reality. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wahrheit"?
- "Wahrheit" is pronounced /ˈvaːɐ̯haɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wahrheit" der, die, or das?
- "Wahrheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Wahrheit"?
- The plural of "Wahrheit" is "Wahrheiten".
- What part of speech is "Wahrheit"?
- "Wahrheit" is a noun in German.
