Die Wirklichkeit
Example: In der Wirklichkeit sind die Dinge oft komplizierter als gedacht.
Definition
"Die Wirklichkeit" refers to the actual state of things as they exist, rather than as they may be imagined or hoped for. It represents reality or the true nature of situations, often emphasizing that things can be more complex than expected.
Etymology
The word "die Wirklichkeit" comes from the German root "wirken," meaning to work or have an effect, combined with the suffix "-keit," which forms nouns indicating a state or quality. Essentially, "Wirklichkeit" means the state of being effective or real. Did you know that this word captures the concept of what 'works' or 'exists' in a tangible sense?
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"Die Wirklichkeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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