ADVERB
wirklich/ˈvɪʁklɪç/really; truly; actual
wirklich is a German adverb that means really, truly, or actual. It is pronounced /ˈvɪʁklɪç/.
Definitions
1.actually or in fact; truly, genuinely(degree, emphasis)
a.used to emphasize the truth or reality of something
Bist du wirklich sicher?—Are you really sure?
b.used to express surprise or questioning
Wirklich? Das wusste ich nicht.—Really? I didn't know that.
2.actual, real (not apparent or imagined)(attribute, as adjective)
a.describing something as genuine or true, as opposed to fake or hypothetical
Das ist das wirkliche Leben.—That is real life.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wirklich" mean in English?
- "wirklich" means really, truly, or actual. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "wirklich"?
- "wirklich" is pronounced /ˈvɪʁklɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "wirklich"?
- "wirklich" is a adverb in German.
