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literally in Afrikaans

literally in Afrikaans is letterlik — literally means in a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.

literally in Afrikaans

letterlik
adv
in a literal manner

What does "literally" mean?

  1. adv In a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.
    "The translator rendered the poem literally, word for word."
  2. adv (informal) Used to add emphasis to a statement, even when it isn't meant word for word.
    "I was literally dying of laughter during that scene."

literally in a sentence

  • The translator rendered the poem literally, word for word.
  • He literally ran five miles this morning — no exaggeration.
  • I was literally dying of laughter during that scene.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "literally" in Afrikaans?

"literally" in Afrikaans is letterlik. literally means: In a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.

How do you use "literally" in a sentence?

Example: "The translator rendered the poem literally, word for word." In Afrikaans, "literally" is letterlik.

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