This is the 4270th most frequent German word.
eigentlichen
"Eigentlichen" means "actual" or "real" in English.
In this sentence, 'eigentliche' is used as an adjective meaning 'actual or true', emphasizing the main or true purpose of the meeting.
Der eigentliche Grund für das Treffen war, die Zukunft des Projekts zu diskutieren.
The actual reason for the meeting was to discuss the future of the project.
Here, 'eigentlichen' modifies 'Sachverhalt', meaning 'actual' or 'true', to specify the context or facts needing clarification.
Ich wollte den eigentlichen Sachverhalt klären, bevor ich eine Entscheidung treffe.
I wanted to clarify the actual facts before making a decision.
In this sentence, 'eigentliche' emphasizes the principal issue, distinguishing it from other potential minor concerns.