true

• Bezeichnet etwas, das den Tatsachen oder der Wirklichkeit entspricht; echt, zutreffend oder richtig.

Describes something that is in accordance with fact or reality; genuine, accurate, or loyal.

1. In accordance with fact or realityA1formal

   Being in accordance with the actual state of affairs; not false or fictional.

   Wahr

   • The story he told is true.
   • Is it true that you are moving to London?
   • She gave a true account of what happened.

   Synonymeaccuratecorrectexactfactualpreciserighttruthfulvalidveracious

   Antonymeerroneousfallaciousfalsefictionalfictitiousinaccurateincorrectinvaliduntruewrong

2. Loyal or faithfulB1formal

   Steadfast in loyalty or affection; faithful.

   Treue

   • He has been a true friend for many years.
   • She remained true to her principles.
   • A true knight is loyal to his king.

   Synonymeconstantdedicateddependabledevotedfaithfulfirmloyalreliablesteadfasttrustworthytrustyunwavering

   Antonymedisloyalfaithlessfalsetreacherousunfaithful

3. Accurate or exactB1formal

   Conforming exactly to a standard or pattern; precise.

   Genau

   • The arrow flew true to its target.
   • The copy is true to the original painting.
   • His aim was true and he hit the bullseye.

   Synonymeaccuratecorrectexactfaithfulperfectprecisestrict

   Antonymefalseimpreciseinaccurateincorrectinexactoffwrong

4. Genuine or authenticB1formal

   Not counterfeit or artificial; real.

   Echt

   • This is a true diamond, not a fake.
   • She has a true passion for music.
   • The painting is a true masterpiece.

   Synonymeactualauthenticbona fidegenuinelegitimaterealveritable

   Antonymeartificialcounterfeitfakefalsephony

• Adverb mit der Bedeutung 'wahrheitsgemäß', 'genau' oder 'den Tatsachen entsprechend'. Es wird häufig in festen Wendungen wie 'ring true' (wahr klingen) oder 'come true' (sich bewahrheiten) verwendet und kann in anderen Kontexten auch als Adjektiv fungieren.

An adverb meaning 'truthfully,' 'accurately,' or 'in a manner consistent with fact.' It is often used in fixed expressions such as 'ring true' or 'come true,' and can also function as an adjective in other contexts.

1. Accurately or exactlyB2formal

   In a manner that is accurate, correct, or in accordance with fact.

   Wahr

   • He spoke true to his beliefs.
   • The arrow flew true to its target.
   • She remained true to her principles throughout the ordeal.

   Synonymeaccuratelycorrectlyexactlyfaithfullypreciselyproperlyrighttruly

   Antonymefalselyinaccuratelyincorrectlywrongly

2. Honestly or sincerelyB2formal

   In a truthful or genuine manner.

   Ehrlich

   • Tell me true, did you see what happened?
   • He swore true that he would never lie again.
   • She answered true to all the questions.

   Synonymecandidlyfranklygenuinelyhonestlyopenlysincerelytruthfully

   Antonymefalsely

• Substantiv, das den Zustand oder die Qualität einer richtigen oder genauen Ausrichtung bezeichnet, wie in einem mechanischen oder strukturellen Kontext.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being in correct or proper alignment, as in mechanical or structural contexts.

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1. C1formal

   The state or property of being in correct or proper alignment, especially in mechanical or structural contexts.

   richtige Ausrichtung

   • The wheel is out of true and needs adjustment.
   • He checked the true of the frame before welding.
   • The carpenter ensured the true of the door hinge.

   Synonymealignmentexactnesssquarenessstraightnesstrueness

   Antonymemisalignment