No. 90 in Estonian
tegelikult
"Actually" or "in fact."
In a sentence
Tegelikult on mul väga kiire.
Actually, I am very busy.
Here, 'tegelikult' is used at the beginning of a statement to introduce a clarification or correction to what might be assumed.
Ta ütles, et ta tegelikult ei tahagi seda.
He said that he actually doesn't want it.
In this sentence, 'tegelikult' emphasizes the speaker's surprising realization or revelation about their true intention.
Ma arvasin, et see on keeruline, kuid tegelikult see on üsna lihtne.
I thought it was complicated, but actually, it is quite simple.
The word 'tegelikult' is used here to introduce a contrasting reality to a prior expectation or assumption.
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