eigentlich
actually
in fact; used to emphasize truth
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What's the difference between eigentlich / in Wirklichkeit / tatsächlich / wirklich / aktuell / derzeit
Means "in reality"; stresses a contrast between appearance/assumption and the real situation.
Very close to "actually"; confirms a fact or an unexpected truth.
Means "really"; often intensifies what is said, and can also mean "in truth".
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.
Not a separate synonym; it is a note that "tatsächlich" is not always equivalent to English "actually"—context matters.
A note explaining that "aktuell" means "current" and not "actually."
A note explaining that "derzeit" means "at present," so it refers to time, not to "actually."
A note that "eigentlich" often expresses contrast, softening, or an implied question, so it is not always equivalent to "actually."
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eigentlich means actually. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce eigentlich
/ˈaɪ̯ɡəntlɪç/
eigentlich translation
actually
eigentlich examples
Ich habe das eigentlich anders gemeint.
eigentlich transcription
/ˈaɪ̯ɡəntlɪç/
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eigentlich meaning: what does it mean?
in Wirklichkeit; zur Betonung der Wahrheit
eigentlich pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
eigentlich is pronounced as /ˈaɪ̯ɡəntlɪç/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
eigentlich definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich habe das eigentlich anders gemeint. Translation: На самом деле я имел в виду другое.
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