ADVERB

in der Tat/ɪn deːɐ̯ taːt/indeed; actually; in fact

in der Tat is a German adverb that means indeed, actually, or in fact. It is pronounced /ɪn deːɐ̯ taːt/.

Definitions

1.indeed; as a matter of fact; actually(confirmation, emphasis)

a.used to emphasize that something is true or correct

Das ist in der Tat eine sehr gute Frage.That is indeed a very good question.

2.as it turns out; in fact(surprise or realization)

a.used when something is surprising or unexpected

In der Tat hatte er vergessen, den Brief zu schicken.In fact, he had forgotten to send the letter.

Frequently asked questions

What does "in der Tat" mean in English?
"in der Tat" means indeed, actually, or in fact. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "in der Tat"?
"in der Tat" is pronounced /ɪn deːɐ̯ taːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "in der Tat"?
"in der Tat" is a adverb in German.

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