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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 arrive / to come true
Both verbs can be used for an expected negative or positive development. Eintreffen presents the expected event itself as having really happened, while sich bewahrheiten emphasizes that a prediction or fear has thereby been shown to be correct. Choose based on whether the focus is on the event or the statement.
Die Befürchtung, dass der Zug ausfällt, hat sich leider bewahrheitet.
The fear that the train would be canceled has unfortunately proved true.
Die befürchtete Verspätung ist wegen des Unwetters tatsächlich eingetroffen.
The feared delay actually occurred because of the storm.
