NOUN

dieWirklichkeit/ˈvɪʁklɪçkaɪ̯t/reality; actuality; fact

Wirklichkeit is a German noun that means reality, actuality, or fact. It is pronounced /ˈvɪʁklɪçkaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Wirklichkeiten".

Definitions

1.The state of being real or actually existing; reality(general)

a.objective reality, the state of things as they are

Er muss sich mit der Wirklichkeit auseinandersetzen.—He must come to terms with reality.

b.something real, an actual fact

In Wirklichkeit war alles ganz anders als gedacht.—In reality, everything was quite different from what was thought.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Wirklichkeitdie Wirklichkeiten
Genitiveder Wirklichkeitder Wirklichkeiten
Dativeder Wirklichkeitden Wirklichkeiten
Accusativedie Wirklichkeitdie Wirklichkeiten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Wirklichkeit" mean in English?
"Wirklichkeit" means reality, actuality, or fact. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Wirklichkeit"?
"Wirklichkeit" is pronounced /ˈvɪʁklɪçkaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Wirklichkeit" der, die, or das?
"Wirklichkeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Wirklichkeit"?
The plural of "Wirklichkeit" is "Wirklichkeiten".
What part of speech is "Wirklichkeit"?
"Wirklichkeit" is a noun in German.

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