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to prove true
To turn out to be true or accurate. This expression is often used for predictions, fears, rumors, or hopes.
Leider hat sich die schlechte Wettervorhersage bewahrheitet und es regnet den ganzen Tag.
Unfortunately, the bad weather forecast proved true, and it is raining all day.
The verb 'bewahrheiten' contains the word 'wahr' (true). The prefix 'be-' is inseparable and combines with the adjective to form a verb meaning that something 'becomes true' or turns out to be true.
Seine Vermutung über den Ausgang des Spiels hat sich am Ende bewahrheitet.
His guess about the outcome of the game ultimately proved true.
This verb is always used reflexively: 'sich bewahrheiten' (to prove true). The subject of the sentence is the thing that turns out to be true, for example a prediction or a rumor.
Die Gerüchte über den neuen Chef haben sich leider bewahrheitet.
The rumors about the new boss unfortunately proved true.
'Sich bewahrheiten' (to prove true) is often combined with abstract nouns that express an assumption or uncertainty. Typical subjects are: a fear, a forecast, a warning, a suspicion, or a hope.
Meine schlimmsten Befürchtungen haben sich nicht bewahrheitet.
My worst fears did not prove true.
to be right / to vote / to tune
'stimmen' and 'sich bewahrheiten' both have to do with truth. 'stimmen' says directly that a piece of information, a number, or a statement is correct. 'sich bewahrheiten' is used when it later becomes clear that something really was true. This is especially fitting for predictions, rumors, hopes, or fears. Learners may confuse the words because both express that something is true. The difference is time and perspective: 'stimmen' describes the current state; 'sich bewahrheiten' emphasizes that something proves true after events have developed.
Die Warnung vor dem starken Gewitter hat sich am Abend bewahrheitet.
The warning about the severe thunderstorm proved true in the evening.
Die Antwort stimmt, deshalb darf sie mit der nächsten Aufgabe weitermachen.
The answer is correct, so she is allowed to continue with the next task.