Die Wirklichkeit
Example: In der Wirklichkeit sehen wir oft andere Dinge als im Traum.
Definition
"Die Wirklichkeit" refers to the state or quality of being real and actual, encompassing everything that exists independently of perception or imagination. It contrasts with dreams or illusions, representing the objective world as experienced and understood in philosophy.
Etymology
The German word "die Wirklichkeit" comes from the root 'wirken,' meaning 'to work' or 'to have an effect,' combined with the suffix '-keit,' which forms abstract nouns. Thus, "Wirklichkeit" literally means 'the quality of having effect' or 'the state of being effective,' reflecting its philosophical sense of reality as what truly exists or has actual influence.
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