ADVERB

tatsächlich/ˌtaːtˈzɛçlɪç/actually; really; in fact

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

Definitions

1.expresses that something is true or happens in reality; in fact(confirmation/reality)

a.indeed, really, as a matter of fact

Ist das tatsächlich passiert?—Did that really happen?

2.used to emphasize surprise or emphasize that something unexpected is true(emphasis/surprise)

a.in fact, surprisingly

Du bist tatsächlich gekommen!—You actually came!

Frequently asked questions

What does "tatsächlich" mean in English?
"tatsächlich" means actually, really, or in fact. 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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