Waar
Example: Ik weet niet waar de waarheid echt ligt.
Definition
"Waar" as an adjective in philosophy refers to something that is true or corresponds to reality, often used to describe statements or beliefs that accurately reflect facts or reality, as in the phrase 'Ik weet niet waar de waarheid echt ligt' meaning uncertainty about the true nature of truth.
Etymology
The word "waar" originates from Old Dutch and is related to the German word 'wahr' and English 'ware,' all connected to the concept of truth and certainty. Did you know? The root of "waar" traces back to Proto-Germanic *waraz, meaning true or cautious.
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"Waar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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