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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

  1. adv In fact; used to indicate that something is true, especially when it may be surprising.
  2. intj Used to introduce a correction, clarification, or mild disagreement.

in fact — full definition

  1. adverb Used to correct or contradict what has just been said or assumed, introducing what is actually true.
  2. adverb Used to add a stronger or more surprising point that supports what was just said.

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