noun
truth, verity
B1
Wahrheit (die Wahrheit) means truth or verity, an abstract feminine noun. It denotes factual accuracy or honesty. Plural is Wahrheiten. No special preposition; used with articles and typical cases per declension. No irregular plural beyond standard Wahrheiten. Common in expressions like bei der Wahrheit bleiben.
Examples
Poetische Texte behandeln oft eine universelle Wahrheit.
Poetic works often deal with a universal verity.
Der Anwalt präsentierte die Wahrheit, nachdem neue Dokumente entdeckt worden waren.
The lawyer presented the truth after new documents had been discovered.
Ich sage die Wahrheit.
I tell the truth.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a clear mirror reflecting reality — what you see is the 'Wahrheit'.
Sounds like 'var-height' — imagine truth standing tall.
It's 'die Wahrheit' (feminine). Remember: many abstract nouns ending in -heit are 'die' — think 'the H-EIT ladies'.
Notes
Wahrheit is an abstract feminine noun commonly used in expressions like 'die nackte Wahrheit' (the naked truth) or 'die Wahrheit sagen' (to tell the truth). Plural (Wahrheiten) is used when speaking of different truths or versions of truth.