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

Positivewörtlich

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.

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