wirklich — 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.
- fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
- genuinely adv In a truly sincere or authentic way.
- intrinsically adv In an intrinsic manner; internally; essentially.
- positively adv In a hopeful or constructive way.
- real adj Actually existing or happening, rather than imagined, fictional, or invented.
- really adv In actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.
- truly adv In accordance with fact; accurately or honestly.
Senses
wirklich is used for these senses in English:
- actually (modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
- fast (of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).) [from 10th c.]
- for real (informal) Genuine, true; serious, earnest.
- for real Genuinely, truly.
- genuinely In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.
- intrinsically In an intrinsic manner; internally; essentially.
- positively (degree) Very.
- real True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.
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.
fast — full definition
- adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
- adj Fixed firmly in place; not easily moved.
- adv Quickly, or with great speed.
- verb To go without food, often for religious, health, or medical reasons.
- noun A period of abstaining from food.