ADVERB
buchstäblich/ˈbuːxˌʃtɛːplɪç/literally; word for word; exactly
buchstäblich is a German adverb that means literally, word for word, or exactly. It is pronounced /ˈbuːxˌʃtɛːplɪç/.
Definitions
1.word for word; in the literal sense(emphasis/literalness)
a.exactly as stated, without exaggeration or metaphor
Er nahm das, was sie sagte, buchstäblich.—He took what she said literally.
2.used to intensify a statement, though not always strictly literal(intensification)
a.practically; virtually (for emphasis, though not always exact)
Es waren buchstäblich Tausende von Menschen dort.—There were literally thousands of people there.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "buchstäblich" mean in English?
- "buchstäblich" means literally, word for word, or exactly. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "buchstäblich"?
- "buchstäblich" is pronounced /ˈbuːxˌʃtɛːplɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "buchstäblich"?
- "buchstäblich" is a adverb in German.
