true
word
/ˈtɹu/
TROO
/tɹˈuː/
TROO
Definition
Correct or accurate; real and not false. It can describe facts, feelings, or qualities that are genuine and honest.
Usage & Nuances
Used in many contexts including truthfulness, facts, and feelings. Common collocations include 'true story', 'true friend', 'true feelings'. Can be an adjective or part of fixed phrases like 'true to oneself'. Not to be confused with 'truth' (noun).
Spanish: verdadero - ciertoPortuguese (BR): verdadeiro - certoPortuguese (PT): verdadeiro - certoChinese (Simplified): 真实的 - 正确的Chinese (Traditional): 真實的 - 正確的Hindi: सही - वास्तविकArabic: صحيح - حقيقيBengali: সত্য - ঠিকRussian: правдивый - настоящий - верныйJapanese: 本当の - 真実のVietnamese: đúng - thật - chân thậtKorean: 진짜의 - 진실한Turkish: doğru - gerçekUrdu: سچا - اصلی - درستIndonesian: benar - nyata
Example Sentences
This statement is true.
basic
She told a true story about her trip.
basic
Is this information true or false?
basic
He's a true friend you can always trust.
natural
I want to know the true reason why she left.
natural
That's true — I never lied to you.
natural