In German

wahr

Meaning: true

Example sentences

  • DieseGeschichteistwahr.

    This story is true.

  • Istdaswirklichwahr?

    Is that really true?

  • Daskannnichtwahrsein.

    That can't be true.

Grammar note

“Wahr” describes facts and statements. For a loyal person — “true friend” — German uses a different word, “treu” (faithful/loyal), not “wahr”.

Common mistake

Don't confuse “wahr” (factually true) with “treu” (loyal/faithful) — English uses “true” for both, German doesn't.

Quick check

Which German word means “true” (factually)?

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say “a true friend” (loyal)?

“Ein treuer Freund”, using “treu”, not “wahr”.

What is the noun “truth”?

“Die Wahrheit”, from the same root as “wahr”.