true meaning

language: de

definitions

  1. The actual or intended significance of a word, symbol, or expression, as opposed to a superficial or mistaken interpretation.
    de: wahre Bedeutung
  2. The fundamental essence, core purpose, or profound significance of a concept, life, or an experience.
    de: eigentlicher Kern

examples

  1. After studying the ancient text, the scholar finally understood the true meaning of the symbol.

    Nachdem der Gelehrte den antiken Text studiert hatte, verstand er endlich die wahre Bedeutung des Symbols.

  2. She spent her whole life searching for the true meaning of happiness.

    Sie verbrachte ihr ganzes Leben damit, nach der wahren Bedeutung des Glücks zu suchen.