wirklich
adjective [ˈvɪʁklɪç]
Translation
real, natural, true, genuine, really, truly
Some translations were made by AI and may be inaccurate.
Meanings
-
real, natural
— actually existing and not merely present in the imagination
Peter hatte sich die Geschichte nicht ausgedacht. Sie war wirklich passiert.
Peter hadn't made the story up. It had really happened. -
true, genuine
— corresponding to expectations and values
Wirkliche Kenner meiden diesen Wein.
True connoisseurs avoid this wine. -
really, truly
— truthful, genuine, or complete
Ja, sie ist eine wirklich echte Freundin, wir gehen durch dick und dünn.
Yes, she is a truly genuine friend; we go through thick and thin together.
Comparison
- Positiv
- wirklich
- Komparativ
- wirklicher
- Superlativ
- am wirklichsten
Synonyms
Contrasting words
- scheinbar
- fiktiv
- unwirklich
- irreal
Same root
- Wirklichkeit
- verwirklichen
- unwirklich
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