No. 4,270 in German
eigentlichen
"Eigentlichen" means "actual" or "real" in English.
In a sentence
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.
In this sentence, 'eigentliche' is used as an adjective meaning 'actual or true', emphasizing the main or true purpose of the meeting.
Ich wollte den eigentlichen Sachverhalt klären, bevor ich eine Entscheidung treffe.
I wanted to clarify the actual facts before making a decision.
Here, 'eigentlichen' modifies 'Sachverhalt', meaning 'actual' or 'true', to specify the context or facts needing clarification.
Das eigentliche Problem liegt nicht in der Technik, sondern in der Organisation.
The actual problem is not in the technology but in the organization.
In this sentence, 'eigentliche' emphasizes the principal issue, distinguishing it from other potential minor concerns.
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