Adjective / Adverb
wahrhaftig
Pronunciation: /vaːɐ̯ˈhaftɪç/
true, real, veracious
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Meanings
Adjective
- true, real, veracious
- really, actually
Example sentence
Er hat an diesem Tag wahrhaftig sein Bestes gegeben.
He really did give his best that day.
Word forms
Adjective
wahrhaftig
Adverb
wahrhaftig
Usage
- ein wahrhaftiger Mensch — a truthful or genuine person; elevated language
- wahrhaftig als Adverb — really or actually, often emphasising surprise
Das Tagebuch vermittelt ein wahrhaftiges Bild ihres Alltags.
The diary conveys a true picture of her everyday life.