Really - translation, pronunciation and examples
really
in fact; truly; very
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When to use really
Я действительно устал после работы.
Она действительно хотела помочь нам.
really usage examples
Я действительно устал после работы.
I'm really tired after work.
Она действительно хотела помочь нам.
She really wanted to help us.
Similar words
The base word; neutral and general.
More formal or sincere than really; often stresses honesty or truth.
Can mean "in fact" or be used to correct what was said; less purely emphatic than really.
A standard intensifier for adjectives/adverbs; less about truth and more about degree.
Emphasizes authenticity or real feeling; stronger and more specific than really.
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What's the difference between really / truly / actually / very / genuinely / indeed
The base word; neutral and general.
I really like this song.
Мне действительно нравится эта песня.
She truly believes in him.
Она по-настоящему верит в него.
Can mean "in fact" or be used to correct what was said; less purely emphatic than really.
Actually, I prefer tea.
На самом деле я предпочитаю чай.
A standard intensifier for adjectives/adverbs; less about truth and more about degree.
It is very cold today.
Сегодня очень холодно.
Emphasizes authenticity or real feeling; stronger and more specific than really.
He is genuinely interested in science.
Он искренне интересуется наукой.
Often confirms a statement or adds emphasis; more formal and less colloquial than really.
It was indeed a difficult task.
Это действительно была трудная задача.
Used to signal sincerity or frankness; often introduces a personal opinion or admission.
Honestly, I didn't expect that.
Честно говоря, я этого не ожидал.
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How to pronounce really and what this word means
really translation: действительно. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce really
/ˈrɪəli/
really translation
действительно
really examples
I'm really tired after work.
really transcription
/ˈrɪəli/, /ˈriːəli/
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really meaning: what does it mean?
in fact; truly; very
really pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
really is pronounced as /ˈrɪəli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
really definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I'm really tired after work. Translation: Я действительно устал после работы.
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