eigentlich
Pronunciation: /ˈaɪ̯ɡəntlɪç/
“eigentlich” is a German word. Its 4 meanings in English:
adverb
- really, actually, in truth (with that description being the more pertinent one)
- technically, strictly speaking, officially (with that description being secondary to some de-facto practice)
- Used to introduce a question primarily driven by curiosity that might only be loosely if at all connected to the previous topic
adjective
Etymology
Inherited from Middle High German eigenlīche, equivalent to eigen + -lich. Compare Dutch eigenlijk.
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