noun
die Realität, -en
valóság
Das, was wirklich da ist und passiert, unabhängig von Träumen oder Vorstellungen.
The German word "Realität" is a feminine noun meaning "reality". It comes from the Latin "realis," which relates to "thing" or "actuality." The word refers to the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to how they might be imagined or wished.
Related words with similar meanings:
- Wirklichkeit – actuality, the existing state of affairs
- Tatsache – fact
- Realitätssinn – sense of reality
Differences:
- Realität emphasizes objective existence or what truly is.
- Wirklichkeit also means reality but can emphasize the practical or experiential side.
- Tatsache refers specifically to a fact, often singular rather than the broader concept of reality.
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Examples
Die Realität ist oft anders als wir denken.noun
A valóság gyakran más, mint ahogy gondoljuk.
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