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egentligen
/ɪˈjɛntlɪ(ɡ)ɛn/ adverb A2 (estimated)
1. actually, really, in truth, "in actual reality" (in truth, contrary to a previous claim or what one might think or the like)
| English | actually, really, technically |
|---|---|
| German | eigentlich, tatsächlich, in Wahrheit |
| French | en fait, vraiment, techniquement |
| Portuguese | na verdade, na realidade |
| Czech | vlastně, skutečně |
| Italian | in realtà, concretamente, in verità |
| Spanish | en realidad, en puridad, técnicamente |
| Dutch | eigenlijk, werkelijk, feitelijk |
| Latin | vero, vere, revera |
2. truly, really, effectively
| English | really, truly, effectively |
|---|---|
| German | wirklich |
| French | vraiment, véritablement |
| Portuguese | verdadeiramente, na verdade |
| Czech | skutečně |
| Italian | veramente |
| Spanish | verdaderamente, veramente |
| Dutch | werkelijk, waarlijk |
| Latin | vero, vere |
3. truly, really
| English | really, truly |
|---|---|
| German | wirklich |
| French | vraiment |
| Portuguese | na verdade |
| Czech | skutečně |
| Italian | veramente |
| Dutch | werkelijk |
| Latin | vero, vere |
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