wirklich

adjective [ˈvɪʁklɪç]

Translation

real, natural, true, genuine, really, truly

Some translations were made by AI and may be inaccurate.

Meanings

  1. 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.

  2. true, genuine — corresponding to expectations and values

    Wirkliche Kenner meiden diesen Wein.
    True connoisseurs avoid this wine.

  3. 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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