Die Wahrheit
Example: Manchmal ist es schwer, die Wahrheit zu akzeptieren.
Definition
"Die Wahrheit" is the concept or fact that accurately reflects reality or what is true, often contrasted with falsehood or deception. It represents honesty and factual correctness in statements, beliefs, or situations, as in 'Sometimes it is hard to accept the truth.'
Etymology
The German word "die Wahrheit" derives from 'wahr,' meaning 'true,' combined with the suffix '-heit,' which forms abstract nouns similar to '-hood' or '-ness' in English. Thus, "die Wahrheit" literally means 'the truth-ness' or the state of being true.
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"Die Wahrheit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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