literally in Afrikaans
literally in Afrikaans is letterlik — literally means in a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.
literally in Afrikaans
letterlik
in a literal manner
What does "literally" mean?
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adv In a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.
"When I said the room was empty, I meant it literally; there was nothing in it."
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adv (informal) Used to add emphasis to a statement, even when it isn't meant word for word.
"It was literally the best pizza I have ever tasted."
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literally in a sentence
- When I said the room was empty, I meant it literally; there was nothing in it.
- The translator rendered the poem literally, word for word.
- It was literally the best pizza I have ever tasted.
- We waited literally forever for the bus to arrive.
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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: "When I said the room was empty, I meant it literally; there was nothing in it." In Afrikaans, "literally" is letterlik.
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