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technically in German

technically in German is eigentlich, fachlich, genau genommen — technically means strictly speaking, according to the precise facts or rules, even though it may seem to contradict common belief.

technically in German

eigentlich
adv
Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.
fachlich
adv
Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.
genau genommen
adv
Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.
technisch
adv
Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.
de jure
adv
Based on formal (de jure) arguments, which, however, may be misleading.
nach dem Stand der Technik
adv
According to the current state of technology.
technisch
adv
According to the current state of technology.

What does "technically" mean?

  1. adv Strictly speaking, according to the precise facts or rules, even though it may seem to contradict common belief.
    "Technically, he was Canadian, but everyone assumed he was American."
  2. adv In terms of skill or technique.
    "The young gymnast is technically very strong, but she needs more confidence."
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technically in a sentence

  • Technically, he was Canadian, but everyone assumed he was American.
  • Technically, spiders are not insects because they have eight legs.
  • The young gymnast is technically very strong, but she needs more confidence.
  • He was technically gifted, yet his paintings felt strangely empty.

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What is "technically" in German?
"technically" in German is eigentlich, fachlich, genau genommen. technically means: Strictly speaking, according to the precise facts or rules, even though it may seem to contradict common belief.
How do you use "technically" in a sentence?
Example: "Technically, spiders are not insects because they have eight legs." In German, "technically" is eigentlich, fachlich, genau genommen.
Are there other ways to say "technically" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "technically": eigentlich, fachlich, genau genommen, technisch, de jure, nach dem Stand der Technik.
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