ADVERB

tatsächlich/ˌtaːtˈzɛçlɪç/actually; really; indeed

tatsächlich is a German adverb that means actually, really, or indeed. It is pronounced /ˌtaːtˈzɛçlɪç/.

Definitions

1.used to emphasize that something is true or happens in reality(affirmation, actuality)

a.really; in fact

Das ist tatsächlich passiert.—That actually happened.

2.used to express surprise at something being true(surprise, unexpected)

a.surprisingly; to one's amazement

Du bist tatsächlich gekommen!—You actually came!

Frequently asked questions

What does "tatsächlich" mean in English?
"tatsächlich" means actually, really, or indeed. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "tatsächlich"?
"tatsächlich" is pronounced /ˌtaːtˈzɛçlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "tatsächlich"?
"tatsächlich" is a adverb in German.

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