No. 13,874 in German
faktisch
"Faktisch" means "actually" or "in fact."
In a sentence
Die Situation ist faktisch unverändert.
The situation is virtually unchanged.
Here, 'faktisch' is used to indicate that something is essentially or nearly true, akin to 'virtually' or 'effectively'.
Faktisch gesehen handelt es sich um dasselbe.
In fact, it is essentially the same.
In this sentence, 'faktisch' expresses the idea of considering something based on actual facts or circumstances.
Die neue Regelung ist faktisch nicht umsetzbar.
The new regulation is practically impossible to implement.
'Faktisch' here conveys the practical implications of a situation, emphasizing feasibility or reality.
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