No. 10,307 in German
prawda
The word "prawda" is not German; it is Polish and means "truth."
In a sentence
Die Wahrheit ist immer wichtig.
Truth is always important.
The word 'Wahrheit', derived from its resemblance to the Polish word 'prawda', means 'truth' in German.
Bist du sicher, dass das die Wahrheit ist?
Are you sure this is the truth?
Here, 'die Wahrheit' is used as a direct object in a question to confirm a statement.
Wahrheit und Vertrauen sind Grundlagen einer Freundschaft.
Truth and trust are the foundations of a friendship.
This usage of 'Wahrheit' places it in a more conceptual and abstract context, relating to ideals and principles.
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