truth
word
/ˈtɹuθ/
TROOTH
/tɹˈuːθ/
TROOTH
Definition
The true facts or reality about something, not false or made up.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common phrases include 'hard truth' (a difficult fact), 'the naked truth' (exact fact without hiding). Do not confuse with 'true' which is an adjective; 'truth' is a noun.
Spanish: verdadPortuguese (BR): verdadePortuguese (PT): verdadeChinese (Simplified): 真相 - 真理Chinese (Traditional): 真相 - 真理Hindi: सत्यArabic: الحقيقةBengali: সত্যRussian: правда - истинаJapanese: 真実 - 本当のことVietnamese: sự thậtKorean: 진실 - 사실Turkish: gerçek - hakikatUrdu: سچIndonesian: kebenaran
Example Sentences
The truth hurts sometimes, but it is important.
basic
Do you want to hear the truth?
basic
In the end, the truth always comes out.
natural
She always tells the truth.
basic
I can't handle the harsh truth right now.
natural
Sometimes, facing the truth is the first step to change.
natural