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truth content
The extent to which a statement, piece of information, or claim corresponds to the truth. It describes how much truth is contained in something.
Der Journalist überprüfte den Wahrheitsgehalt der anonymen Quelle.
The journalist checked the truth content of the anonymous source.
The word is made up of 'Wahrheit' (truth), the linking -s, and 'Gehalt' (content). So it literally means the 'content of truth' in a statement.
Man sollte den Wahrheitsgehalt von Nachrichten aus dem Internet immer kritisch hinterfragen.
You should always critically question the truth content of news from the internet.
This noun is often used with certain verbs. Typical combinations are 'den Wahrheitsgehalt prüfen' (to check the truth content), 'überprüfen' (to verify), 'anzweifeln' (to doubt), or 'bestätigen' (to confirm).
Die Polizei zweifelte am Wahrheitsgehalt seiner Aussage.
The police doubted the truth content of his statement.
'Wahrheitsgehalt' (truth content) is a formal word used mainly in written language, journalism, academia, or legal contexts.
Die Studie untersucht den Wahrheitsgehalt historischer Dokumente.
The study examines the truth content of historical documents.
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'die Wahrheit' and 'der Wahrheitsgehalt' both have to do with whether something is true. 'Wahrheit' means the correct statement or fact itself. 'Wahrheitsgehalt' means how much truth there is in a statement, news item, or claim. This is especially useful when something is partly true, but not entirely. Learners may confuse the words because they sound very similar. Put simply: with 'Wahrheit', you ask: Is it true? With 'Wahrheitsgehalt', you ask: How much of it is true?
Die Redaktion prüft den Wahrheitsgehalt der Nachricht vor der Veröffentlichung.
The editorial team checks the truth content of the news item before publication.
Heute erzählt meine Schwester endlich die Wahrheit über die Reise.
Today my sister finally tells the truth about the trip.