wirklich
Meaning and Usage
"Wirklich" in German means "really" or "truly" and is used to emphasize the truth or reality of something. It can also mean "actual" or "genuine" in certain contexts.
Linguistic Analysis
"Wirklich" is an adverb in German and doesn't have a distinguishable prefix, root, or suffix. Its etymology can be traced back to the Middle High German word "wirklich," which has the same meaning.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "wirklich" in German is closely related to the English word "really" in terms of meaning and usage.
Example Sentences
- Das ist wirklich interessant. (That is really interesting.)
- Bist du wirklich sicher? (Are you really sure?)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "wirklich," think of the similarity with the English word "really" and how they both emphasize the truth or reality of something.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: tatsächlich (actually), echt (genuine)
- Antonyms: unwirklich (unreal), scheinbar (seemingly)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
As an adverb, "wirklich" does not have a gender or plural form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
Not applicable as "wirklich" is an adverb and does not have verb conjugations.