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אֱמֶת

emet

Everyday Hebrew
Formsאֲמִתּוֹת
MeaningTruth. It means the way things really are, not a lie.
HistoryThis is a very old Hebrew word that first appears in the Bible. It comes from a root that means "to be firm, steady, or trustworthy". So, "emet" is something that is firm and you can trust to be real.
Example

He always tells the truth.

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