eigentlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- actually adv In fact; used to indicate that something is true, especially when it may be surprising.
- in fact adverb Used to correct or contradict what has just been said or assumed, introducing what is actually true.
- intrinsically adv In an intrinsic manner; internally; essentially.
- proper adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
- technically adv Strictly speaking, according to the precise facts or rules, even though it may seem to contradict common belief.
- true adj Matching the actual facts; correct or accurate.
- virtual adj Existing in effect, though not officially or in a strict physical sense.
Senses
eigentlich is used for these senses in English:
- actually (modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
- as a matter of fact (adverbial) Actually, in fact.
- if anything (idiomatic) Used in questions when the speaker does not know for sure if the listener will have an answer.
- in fact (modal) Actually; in truth; de facto.
- intrinsically In an intrinsic manner; internally; essentially.
- proper (often, _, postpositive) In the very strictest sense of the word. [14th c.]
- technically Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.
- true Genuine; legitimate; valid; sensu stricto.
actually — full definition
- adv In fact; used to indicate that something is true, especially when it may be surprising.
- intj Used to introduce a correction, clarification, or mild disagreement.
in fact — full definition
- adverb Used to correct or contradict what has just been said or assumed, introducing what is actually true.
- adverb Used to add a stronger or more surprising point that supports what was just said.