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Buchstäblich Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Buchstäblich" is mainly used as adverb meaning "literally", "truly" or "actually". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "buchstäblich"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Adjective
Regular
Meanings of "buchstäblich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "In the literal sense, without exaggeration"
"Buchstäblich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In the literal sense of the word, without exaggeration."
- Translation(s): literally, truly, actually
- Synonym(s): wörtlich
- Antonym(s): übertragen
- Related word(s): literal
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat buchstäblich alles verloren.
- Das Buch ist buchstäblich ein Meisterwerk.
- Sie hat buchstäblich den ganzen Tag gearbeitet.
2.) "Literal or exact, not figurative"
"Buchstäblich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "That which is literal or exact, not figurative."
- Translation(s): literal, exact, verbatim
- Synonym(s): wörtlich
- Antonym(s): metaphorisch
- Related word(s): genau
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist die buchstäbliche Wahrheit.
- Er hat die buchstäbliche Bedeutung des Wortes erklärt.
- Die buchstäbliche Übersetzung ist nicht immer die beste.