ADJECTIVE
wörtlich/ˈvœʁtlɪç/literal; verbatim; word-for-word
wörtlich is a German adjective that means literal, verbatim, or word-for-word. It is pronounced /ˈvœʁtlɪç/.
Definitions
1.using exactly the same words; word-for-word(literal meaning)
a.expressed exactly as written or spoken
Er hat den Text wörtlich wiedergegeben.—He reproduced the text word for word.
2.not figuratively; in a literal sense(emphasis)
a.precisely as stated, not metaphorically
Das war wörtlich gemeint, nicht im übertragenen Sinn.—That was meant literally, not figuratively.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | wörtlich |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "wörtlich" mean in English?
- "wörtlich" means literal, verbatim, or word-for-word. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "wörtlich"?
- "wörtlich" is pronounced /ˈvœʁtlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "wörtlich"?
- "wörtlich" is a adjective in German.
