Translation of German word "Realität" to English
dieRealität
/ʁeːalɪtɛt/
Meaning
NounFeminine noun meaning 'reality / actual existence / state of things as they are'.
How to use
The feminine noun Realität ('reality / actuality') is borrowed from Latin and declines regularly, except that its plural is Realitäten.
🇬🇧 English
reality
Example
Die Realität ist oft sehr hart zu ertragen.
Reality is often very hard to accept.
Ich bin in der Realität sehr erfolgreich.
I am very successful in reality.
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Common phrases
- in der Realität— in reality / in practice (dative location)
- Realität werden— to become reality / come true
- virtuelle Realität (VR)— virtual reality (related)
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What is the definition of the German word "die Realität"?▼
The German word "die Realität" is defined as: "Feminine noun meaning 'reality / actual existence / state of things as they are'."
What does the German word "die Realität" mean?▼
The German word "die Realität" means "reality" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Realität"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Realität ist oft sehr hart zu ertragen." (which translates as "Reality is often very hard to accept.").
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