Veritas Meaning in English

word

US

ˈvɛrɪtɑs

VAIR-i-tahs

UK

ˈvɛrɪtæs

VAIR-i-tas

Definition

'Veritas' is a Latin word meaning 'truth.' It often appears in mottos, academic phrases, or discussions about honesty and integrity.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in formal or academic settings, often as part of mottos (e.g., 'Veritas' at Harvard). It's rarely used in daily conversation by itself. Sometimes appears in expressions like 'in vino veritas' or other Latin phrases.

• Spanish: veritas (latín) - verdad (en frases latinas)
• Portuguese (BR): veritas (latim) - verdade (em frases latinas)
• Portuguese (PT): veritas (latim) - verdade (em expressões latinas)
• Chinese (Simplified): veritas（拉丁语，指真理、真实）
• Chinese (Traditional): veritas（拉丁語，意指真理、真實）
• Hindi: veritas (लैटिन, सत्य)
• Arabic: فيريتاس (لاتيني، تعني الحقيقة)
• Bengali: Veritas - সত্য (লাতিন শব্দ)
• Russian: Veritas - истина (латинское слово)
• Japanese: Veritas - 真理（ラテン語）
• Vietnamese: Veritas - chân lý (từ Latin)
• Korean: Veritas - 베리타스 - 진리 (라틴어 단어)
• Turkish: Veritas - hakikat (Latince kelime) - gerçek
• Urdu: Veritas - حقیقت (لاطینی لفظ)
• Indonesian: Veritas - kebenaran (kata Latin)

Example Sentences

The university's motto is Veritas.

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Veritas is a Latin word meaning 'truth'.

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Some school emblems display the word Veritas.

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When it comes to academic values, Veritas stands above all.

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Many people know the phrase 'in vino veritas', meaning 'in wine, there is truth'.

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If you’re looking for the school, just follow the signs with Veritas on them.

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