German Word of the Day
eigentlich
EI-gen-lich • adverb — 4th of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: actually; in fact; really
Examples
- Eigentlich wollte ich heute früher nach Hause gehen.
(Actually, I wanted to go home earlier today.) - Wie heißt du eigentlich?
(What is your name, actually?) - Das ist eigentlich eine gute Idee.
(That is actually a good idea.)
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This is a very common word in everyday German. It is often used to soften statements, introduce a real situation, or ask a question more naturally. Depending on context, it can mean 'actually,' 'really,' or 'in fact.'
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