No. 178 in German

wirklich

"Really" or "truly."

In a sentence

Das ist wirklich erstaunlich!
This is really amazing!
Usage here: 'wirklich' is used to emphasize the degree of amazement.
Hast du wirklich den ganzen Kuchen gegessen?
Did you really eat the whole cake?
Usage here: 'wirklich' is used to express disbelief or confirmation of an action.
Ich bin mir wirklich nicht sicher, ob das funktioniert.
I am really not sure if that works.
Usage here: 'wirklich' is used to add sincerity or intensity to the speaker's uncertainty.

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