Die Wirklichkeit
Example: In der Wirklichkeit sind nicht alle Dinge so einfach wie im Film.
Definition
"Die Wirklichkeit" refers to the state or quality of being real and actual, encompassing everything that exists independently of perception or imagination. It represents the true nature of things as opposed to illusions or representations, as in the phrase: In der Wirklichkeit sind nicht alle Dinge so einfach wie im Film.
Etymology
The German word "die Wirklichkeit" derives from 'wirken,' meaning 'to work' or 'to have effect,' combined with the suffix '-keit,' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. Essentially, "die Wirklichkeit" means the state of having an effect or being effective, reflecting something that truly works or exists in reality.
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