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wirklich

really

Meaning of wirklich

in fact; truly; very

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German/ˈvɪʁklɪç/
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What's the difference between wirklich / eigentlich / tatsächlich / sehr / ja / ganz

🇩🇪German
wirklich

really — in fact; truly; very

A1Very Often
E
🇩🇪German
eigentlich

Often means 'actually' or 'really in fact'; also used to soften a question or add a small correction.

A1Very Often

Eigentlich habe ich heute keine Zeit.

Вообще-то у меня сегодня нет времени.

T
🇩🇪German
tatsächlich

Emphasizes a fact: 'in fact', 'really'; often sounds a bit stronger and more factual.

A1Often

Das ist tatsächlich ein gutes Ergebnis.

Это действительно хороший результат.

S
🇩🇪German
sehr

Means 'very' and expresses degree, not 'really' in the sense of confirming a fact.

A1Very Often

Ich bin sehr müde.

Я очень устал.

J
🇩🇪German
ja

As an intensifier it can mean something like 'after all' or 'really', but it depends heavily on context and speech.

A1Often

Das ist ja wirklich interessant.

Это ведь действительно интересно.

G
🇩🇪German
ganz

Usually means 'quite', 'rather', or 'completely' and strengthens an adjective; sometimes close to 'really'.

A1Very Often

Der Film war ganz gut.

Фильм был довольно хороший.

D
🇩🇪German
durchaus

Means 'quite', 'definitely', or 'by all means'; sounds more certain and often a bit more formal.

A1Often

Das ist durchaus möglich.

Это вполне возможно.

E
🇩🇪German
eben

In spoken language it can mean 'exactly', 'just', or 'that's the way it is'; often highlights something obvious.

A1Often

So ist es eben.

Так уж оно и есть.

I
🇩🇪German
in der Tat

Means 'indeed' or 'in fact' and sounds bookish or very formal.

A1Rarely

Er ist in der Tat ein guter Lehrer.

Он действительно хороший учитель.

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wirklich translation: really. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce wirklich

/ˈvɪʁklɪç/

wirklich translation

really

wirklich transcription

/ˈvɪʁklɪç/

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wirklich meaning: what does it mean?

in der Tat; tatsächlich; sehr

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