Wahrhaftigkeit

truthfulness, veraciousness

noun VAHR-haf-tikh-kyte Rare

Also means

commitment to truth

Usage Note

Wahrhaftigkeit goes beyond not lying — it means striving actively to perceive and express reality accurately. Contrast with Ehrlichkeit, which focuses on honesty towards others; Wahrhaftigkeit includes self-honesty.

Examples

"Wahrhaftigkeit ist für sie keine bloße Tugend, sondern eine Lebensweise."

Natural Translation

Truthfulness is for her not merely a virtue but a way of life.

Literal Translation

Truthfulness is for her no mere virtue, rather a way-of-life.

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