ADVERB

eigentlich/ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩tlɪç/actually; really; by the way

eigentlich is a German adverb that means actually, really, or by the way. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩tlɪç/.

Definitions

1.in reality or truth; actually, as opposed to what was said or thought before(real situation; fact)

a.expressing what is truly the case

Eigentlich habe ich heute keine Zeit.Actually, I don't have time today.

2.used to introduce a question or soften a statement; by the way(softening; introductory)

a.softening effect in questions

Weißt du eigentlich, wie spät es ist?Do you (actually) know what time it is?

Frequently asked questions

What does "eigentlich" mean in English?
"eigentlich" means actually, really, or by the way. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "eigentlich"?
"eigentlich" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩tlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "eigentlich"?
"eigentlich" is a adverb in German.

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