wirklich
really
Meaning of wirklich
in der Tat; tatsächlich
in fact; truly
Pronunciation
wirklich with English translation
wirklich usage examples
Das ist wirklich gut.
That's really good.
Ich bin wirklich müde.
I'm really tired.
wirklich synonyms
What's the difference between wirklich, eigentlich, tatsächlich, ja, durchaus, in der Tat, sehr, and ganz
Often means 'actually' or 'really in fact'; also used to soften a question or add a small correction.
Emphasizes a fact: 'in fact', 'really'; often sounds a bit stronger and more factual.
As an intensifier it can mean something like 'after all' or 'really', but it depends heavily on context and speech.
Means 'quite', 'definitely', or 'by all means'; sounds more certain and often a bit more formal.
Means 'indeed' or 'in fact' and sounds bookish or very formal.
Advanced: broader words
Means 'very' and expresses degree, not 'really' in the sense of confirming a fact.
Usually means 'quite', 'rather', or 'completely' and strengthens an adjective; sometimes close to 'really'.
In spoken language it can mean 'exactly', 'just', or 'that's the way it is'; often highlights something obvious.
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Questions about this word
What does wirklich mean?
in fact; truly
How do you pronounce wirklich?
wirklich is pronounced [ˈvɪʁklɪç].
How is wirklich used in a sentence?
That's really good. Translation: Das ist wirklich gut.
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