wahr
Translation
true, real, genuine
Examples
Ist diese Geschichte wahr?
Is this story true?
Das ist ein wahrer Freund.
That is a true friend.
Ein Traum wurde wahr.
A dream came true.
Grammar Patterns
[Subject] + sein + wahr ... is true The story is true.
wahr + [Noun] a true ... He is a true hero.
Similar Words
Synonyms: echt, richtig; Antonyms: falsch, unwahr
Etymology
From Old High German 'wār', related to Latin 'verus' (true), which is the root of English words like 'verify' and 'verity'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'verify'. Verifying something means confirming that it's 'wahr' (true).