Das ist wahr
Example: Das ist wahr, ich habe es gestern gesehen.
Definition
"Das ist wahr" is a German phrase meaning "that is true." It is used to confirm the truth or accuracy of a statement, often emphasizing agreement or factual correctness in conversation, as in "Das ist wahr, ich habe es gestern gesehen."
Etymology
The phrase "das ist wahr" comes from German, where "das" means "that," "ist" means "is," and "wahr" means "true." The word "wahr" has roots in Old High German "wār," related to truth and certainty. Did you know? The concept of truth has been central to Germanic languages for centuries, reflected in phrases like "das ist wahr."
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