vēritās
feminine
The English word "truth" is translated into Latin as vēritās.
vēritās is a noun meaning conformity to fact or reality.
Meaning: conformity to fact or reality (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
vēritās is a first-declension feminine noun. In its nominative singular form, it is used as the subject of a sentence. To say "of truth", use the genitive singular form vēritātis. The plural form for "truths" is vēritātēs.
Did you know?
- The phrase In vino vēritās suggests that 'truth' is revealed through wine. It reflects a Roman belief that alcohol removes the social filters that hide the truth.
- Early Christian writers used vēritās to translate the Greek alētheia. The Greek word literally means 'un-forgetting' or 'un-concealing', adding a layer of 'discovery' to the Latin term.
- The motto Veritas is used by Harvard University. In this context, it represents the pursuit of knowledge through the elimination of falsehood.
Examples in context
- In incertis temporibus, veritatem quaere.In times of uncertainty, seek the truth.
- Fundamentum iustitiae est veritas.The foundation of justice is truth.
- Philosophus veracitatis naturam investigavit.The philosopher explored the nature of truth.
- Veracitas individualis perceptionem transcendit.Truth transcends individual perception.
- Ne timeas verum dicere.Don't be afraid to tell the truth.
- Vēritās est difficilis.Truth is difficult.
- Quid est vēritās?What is the truth?
- Vēritās vincit omnia.Truth conquers all things.
Example conversation
Marcus and Claudia are discussing a secret.
- MarcusLiberabitne nos vēritās?Will the truth set us free?
- ClaudiaCertē, Marce, liberabit.Certainly, Marcus, it will.
- MarcusSed vēritās dolorosa est.But the truth is painful.
- ClaudiaTamen vēritās necessaria est.Nevertheless, the truth is necessary.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “truth” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
