No. 289 in Czech
údajně
Allegedly.
In a sentence
Údajně tam byl, když se to stalo.
Allegedly, he was there when it happened.
Here, 'údajně' is used to indicate that the statement is based on unconfirmed reports or hearsay.
Tento lék údajně pomáhá při bolesti hlavy.
This medicine allegedly helps with headaches.
In this sentence, 'údajně' conveys that the effect of the medicine is reported but not guaranteed.
Údajně si koupil novou vilu poblíž centra.
He allegedly bought a new villa near the city center.
The word 'údajně' here implies that this information is not confirmed but rather suggested by rumors or unverified sources.
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