todellinen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- actual adj Existing in reality; real, not just imagined or planned.
- factual adj Based on facts rather than opinion or invention.
- genuine adj Real and authentic, not fake or imitation.
- objective adjective Based on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions.
- positive adj Optimistic, constructive, or good in effect.
- real adj Actually existing or happening, rather than imagined, fictional, or invented.
- right adj Correct, true, or in accordance with fact or good judgment.
- soothfast adj Actual; real.
- substantial adjective Large enough in size, amount, or value to be significant.
- tangible adj Able to be touched or physically felt.
- true adj Matching the actual facts; correct or accurate.
- very adv Used before an adjective or adverb to intensify it — to a high degree.
Senses
todellinen is used for these senses in English:
- actual Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact. [from 14th c.]
- factual Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.
- genuine Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native
- objective Based on observed facts; without purely subjective assessment.
- positive Wholly what is expressed; colloquially downright, entire, outright.
- real True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.
- right Real; veritable (used emphatically).
- soothfast (archaic) Based on the truth, true; faithful; honest, veracious
actual — full definition
- adj Existing in reality; real, not just imagined or planned.
- adj Used to emphasize the specific thing being referred to.
factual — full definition
- adj Based on facts rather than opinion or invention.
- noun A television or radio programme built around real events, such as a documentary.