うわさは本当だった。

うわさは本当だった。

The rumor proved to be true.

うわさは本当(ほんとう)だった。

Uwasa wa hontō datta.

噂 (うわさ)

rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

本当 (ほんとう、ほんと)

truth; reality; actuality; fact; proper; right; correct; official; genuine; authentic; natural; veritable

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Readings: ホン、もと

Meanings: book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things

Readings: トウ、あ.たる、あ.たり、あ.てる、あ.て、まさ.に、まさ.にべし

Meanings: hit, right, appropriate, himself