actual in German
actual in German is tatsächlich, konkret, gegenwärtig — actual means existing in reality; real, not just imagined or planned.
actual in German
tatsächlich
Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact. [from 14th c.]
konkret
Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact. [from 14th c.]
gegenwärtig
(now, rare) in action at the time being; now existing; current. [from 18th c.]
aktuell
(now, rare) in action at the time being; now existing; current. [from 18th c.]
What does "actual" mean?
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adj Existing in reality; real, not just imagined or planned.
"The actual government expenses dramatically exceed the budget."
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adj Used to emphasize the specific thing being referred to.
"He didn't just talk about the sea; he sailed on the actual ship."
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actual in a sentence
- The actual government expenses dramatically exceed the budget.
- Nobody has seen the actual document, only copies of it.
- He didn't just talk about the sea; he sailed on the actual ship.
- Never mind the photos, I want to see the actual painting.
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What is "actual" in German?
"actual" in German is tatsächlich, konkret, gegenwärtig. actual means: Existing in reality; real, not just imagined or planned.
How do you use "actual" in a sentence?
Example: "Nobody has seen the actual document, only copies of it." In German, "actual" is tatsächlich, konkret, gegenwärtig.
Are there other ways to say "actual" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "actual": tatsächlich, konkret, gegenwärtig, aktuell.
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