eigentlich
actually
Meaning of eigentlich
in Wirklichkeit; zur Betonung der Wahrheit
in fact; used to emphasize truth
Pronunciation
eigentlich with English translation
eigentlich usage examples
Ich habe das eigentlich anders gemeint.
I actually meant that differently.
Das ist eigentlich sehr einfach.
That's actually very simple.
eigentlich synonyms
What's the difference between eigentlich, in Wirklichkeit, tatsächlich, wirklich, aktuell, and derzeit
Means "in reality"; stresses a contrast between appearance/assumption and the real situation.
Means "really"; often intensifies what is said, and can also mean "in truth".
Advanced: broader words
Means "current" or "up-to-date"; refers to the present time, not to emphasis of truth.
Means "at present" or "currently"; refers to time, not to emphasis of truth.
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Questions about this word
What does eigentlich mean?
in fact; used to emphasize truth
How do you pronounce eigentlich?
eigentlich is pronounced [ˈaɪ̯ɡəntlɪç].
How is eigentlich used in a sentence?
I actually meant that differently. Translation: Ich habe das eigentlich anders gemeint.
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