Estonian Word of the Day
tegelikult
TE-ge-li-kult • adverb — 1st of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: actually; in fact; used to introduce the real situation or a clarification
Examples
- Ma arvasin, et ta on kodus, aga tegelikult oli ta tööl.
(I thought he was at home, but actually he was at work.) - See film on tegelikult üsna huvitav.
(This movie is actually quite interesting.) - Tegelikult ei ole mul praegu aega.
(Actually, I don't have time right now.)
Synonyms
- päriselt
- tõesti
- faktikult
This is a very common word in everyday Estonian. It is used when you want to correct a misunderstanding, add a real fact, or soften what you are saying.
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