wörtlich
literally
Meaning of wörtlich
in der genauen oder ursprünglichen Bedeutung eines Wortes
in the exact or original meaning of a word
Pronunciation
wörtlich with English translation
wörtlich usage examples
Er meinte das Wort wörtlich.
He meant the word literally.
Nimm die Anweisung wörtlich.
Take the instruction literally.
wörtlich synonyms
What's the difference between wörtlich, wortgetreu, buchstäblich, im Wortlaut, sinngemäß, eigentlich, tatsächlich, and wirklich
Exactly following the words; often used about translations or quotations.
In the literal sense, not figuratively; very close to “literally.”
In the exact wording of a text; especially about quotations or official wording.
Advanced: broader words
According to the sense, not word-for-word; the opposite of “literally.”
Actually, in fact, or really; often softens or clarifies a statement, not “literally.”
Actually, in fact, or indeed; confirms a fact, but does not mean “literally.”
Really, truly, or genuinely; expresses reality or emphasis, not literalness.
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Questions about this word
What does wörtlich mean?
in the exact or original meaning of a word
How do you pronounce wörtlich?
wörtlich is pronounced [ˈvœʁtlɪç].
How is wörtlich used in a sentence?
He meant the word literally. Translation: Er meinte das Wort wörtlich.
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