Eigentlich - translation, pronunciation and examples
actually
in fact; used to emphasize truth
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actually — in fact; used to emphasize truth
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.
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What's the difference between eigentlich / in Wirklichkeit / tatsächlich / wirklich / aktuell / derzeit
actually — in fact; used to emphasize truth
Ich habe das eigentlich anders gemeint.
На самом деле я имел в виду другое.
Means "in reality"; stresses a contrast between appearance/assumption and the real situation.
Er wirkt ruhig, ist in Wirklichkeit aber sehr nervös.
Он выглядит спокойным, но на самом деле очень нервничает.
Very close to "actually"; confirms a fact or an unexpected truth.
Das ist tatsächlich ein gutes Beispiel.
Это действительно хороший пример.
Means "really"; often intensifies what is said, and can also mean "in truth".
Das war wirklich ein schöner Abend.
Это был действительно прекрасный вечер.
Means "current" or "up-to-date"; refers to the present time, not to emphasis of truth.
Wir sprechen über die aktuelle Lage in der Stadt.
Мы говорим о текущей ситуации в городе.
Means "at present" or "currently"; refers to time, not to emphasis of truth.
Ich bin derzeit nicht in Berlin.
В настоящее время я не в Берлине.
Not a separate synonym; it is a note that "tatsächlich" is not always equivalent to English "actually"—context matters.
Das Wort tatsächlich ist tatsächlich nicht immer mit actually gleichzusetzen.
Слово tatsächlich не всегда можно приравнивать к английскому actually.
A note explaining that "aktuell" means "current" and not "actually."
Aktuell bedeutet hier „gegenwärtig“.
Здесь aktuell означает «нынешний, текущий».
A note explaining that "derzeit" means "at present," so it refers to time, not to "actually."
Derzeit ist das Büro geschlossen.
В настоящее время офис закрыт.
A note that "eigentlich" often expresses contrast, softening, or an implied question, so it is not always equivalent to "actually."
Eigentlich wollte ich früher gehen, aber ich bin geblieben.
Вообще-то я хотел уйти раньше, но остался.
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eigentlich translation: 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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