Wahr Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wahr" is mainly used as adjective meaning "true", "real" or "genuine". It is also used as adverb and particle.

Essential properties of "wahr"

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Meanings of "wahr" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Being true, real, or in accordance with reality"

"Wahr", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Aussage ist wahr und wurde von Zeugen bestätigt.His statement is true and was confirmed by witnesses.
  2. Es ist wahr, dass die Erde rund ist.It is true that the Earth is round.
  3. Ihre Gefühle für ihn waren wahr und aufrichtig.Her feelings for him were true and sincere.

2.) "In a true or real manner"

"Wahr", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat wahr gesprochen und nichts verheimlicht.He spoke truly and hid nothing.
  2. Sie hat ihre Versprechen wahr gemacht.She made her promises come true.
  3. Das klingt zu schön, um wahr zu sein.That sounds too good to be true.

3.) "Expression used to affirm or confirm something"

"Wahr", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wahr? Das kann ich kaum glauben!True? I can hardly believe that!
  2. Du hast den Job bekommen? Wahr?You got the job? True?
  3. Wahr, ich habe das nicht erwartet!True, I didn't expect that!
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