tatsächlich
actually, indeed, in fact
Intermediate Adverb
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Pronunciation
/tatˈzɛç.lɪç/
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Cultural Note
While eigentlich expresses 'actually' in a softer, more subjective way, tatsächlich is more emphatic and factual — closer to 'in actual fact.' In business presentations and reports, tatsächlich is used to confirm data or contradict expectations with evidence.
📝 Example Sentences
Das hat tatsächlich funktioniert!
That actually worked!
Tatsächlich ist die Arbeitslosenquote gesunken.
In fact, the unemployment rate has dropped.