truth

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand bezeichnet, wahr zu sein, sowie eine Tatsache, Überzeugung oder Aussage, die als wahr angesehen wird.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being true, or a fact, belief, or proposition that is accepted as true.

1. Factual realityA2formal

   The quality or state of being true; that which is in accordance with fact or reality.

   Wahrheit

   • The truth is that she never lied to us.
   • He finally admitted the truth about the accident.
   • Scientists seek the truth through experiments.

   Synonymeactualityfactfactualityrealityverity

   Antonymefalsehoodfalsityfictionlieuntruth

2. Honesty or sincerityA2formal

   The quality of being honest and not hiding anything.

   Wahrhaftigkeit

   • There is no truth in his accusations.
   • She spoke the truth without hesitation.
   • Truth is the foundation of a strong relationship.

   Synonymecandorfranknesshonestyintegrityopennesssinceritytruthfulnessveracity

   Antonymedeceitdeceptiondishonestyfalsehoodinsincerity

3. Fundamental principleB2formal

   A fundamental or universal fact or principle, often considered to be self-evident.

   Grundprinzip

   • The truth of the matter is that change is inevitable.
   • Ancient philosophers debated the nature of truth.
   • One universal truth is that all people need love.

   Synonymeaxiomlawmaximpostulatepreceptprincipletenetverity

   Antonymefallacyfalsehooduntruth