ADJECTIVE

tatsächlich/ˌtaːtˈzɛçlɪç/actual; real; factual

tatsächlich is a German adjective that means actual, real, or factual. It is pronounced /ˌtaːtˈzɛçlɪç/.

Definitions

1.corresponding to reality; actual or real, not assumed(confirmation or reality)

a.existing or happening in reality, not just theoretically expected

Das ist die tatsächliche Situation.—That is the actual situation.

b.factual or true as opposed to imagined or hypothetical

Die tatsächliche Ursache des Problems wurde erst später erkannt.—The real cause of the problem was only recognized later.

Adjective Forms

Positivetatsächlich

Frequently asked questions

What does "tatsächlich" mean in English?
"tatsächlich" means actual, real, or factual. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "tatsächlich"?
"tatsächlich" is pronounced /ˌtaːtˈzɛçlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "tatsächlich"?
"tatsächlich" is a adjective in German.

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