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truly
An elevated word used to emphasize the truth or correctness of a statement; means something like 'really', 'actually', or 'indeed'.
Das war wahrlich ein Meisterwerk der Kochkunst.
That was truly a masterpiece of culinary art.
The word 'wahrlich' (truly) is derived directly from 'wahr' (true). It strengthens the meaning of 'wahr' and emphasizes that something corresponds to the truth without any doubt.
Er ist wahrlich ein Experte auf seinem Gebiet.
He is truly an expert in his field.
'Wahrlich' (truly) is an elevated and somewhat old-fashioned word. You mainly find it in literature, in formal speeches, or when someone deliberately wants to strike a solemn tone. It is rarely used in normal everyday speech.
Diese Landschaft ist wahrlich atemberaubend.
This landscape is truly breathtaking.
'Wahrlich' (truly) often stands at the beginning of a sentence to emphasize the entire statement. In this case, the conjugated verb follows directly after it in position 2.
Wahrlich, das hatte niemand erwartet.
Truly, no one had expected that.
really
wirklich and wahrlich can emphatically confirm a statement. wirklich is neutral and common in modern standard German, while wahrlich sounds noticeably more elevated and solemn. Use wirklich in normal conversation and wahrlich when you deliberately want the statement to sound festive or especially impressive.
Das ist wahrlich ein schöner Abend für unsere ganze Familie.
This is truly a lovely evening for our entire family.
Das ist wirklich ein schöner Abend mit Freunden.
This really is a lovely evening with friends.
