actually

eigentlich, tatsächlich

Drückt aus, was wirklich zutrifft, oft wenn es anders ist als erwartet.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to say what is really true, often when it differs from what someone expects.

• I actually like it.
• She looks young, but she is actually sixty.
• Did he actually say that to you?

Synonyme: in fact, really

Häufige Wendungen: actually happened, actually quite good, actually live

tatsächlich, genau

Kurze Antwort, die das Gesagte bestätigt oder Zustimmung ausdrückt.

In einfachem Englisch: Used as a brief reply to confirm or agree with what someone has said.

• That was worth the wait. Actually, yes.
• You enjoyed it, then? Actually, yes!
• So we agree? Actually, yes, we do.

Synonyme: indeed, exactly

Häufige Wendungen: actually yes, actually quite right