wahr
true
Meaning of wahr
der Wirklichkeit entsprechend; nicht falsch
real or correct
Pronunciation
wahr with English translation
wahr usage examples
Das ist wahr.
That's true.
Seine Worte waren wahr.
His words were true.
wahr synonyms
What's the difference between wahr, echt, richtig, authentisch, wahrhaftig, ehrlich, and redlich
Emphasizes that something is genuine, real, not fake.
Usually means “correct” or “right”; near “true” only in the sense of “accurate/really so.”
Means “authentic” or “genuine,” especially for style, documents, experiences, or people who seem natural and not fake.
Advanced: broader words
A literary word meaning “truly” or “genuinely”; often sounds elevated or emphatic.
Means “honest” or “sincere”; used for a person who tells the truth and acts openly.
A literary and somewhat old-fashioned word meaning “honest,” “upright,” especially for a reliable, decent person.
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Questions about this word
What does wahr mean?
real or correct
How do you pronounce wahr?
wahr is pronounced [vaːɐ̯].
How is wahr used in a sentence?
That's true. Translation: Das ist wahr.
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