This is the 454th most frequent Hebrew word.
אכן
Indeed; surely.
Here, "אכן" emphasizes the assertion or certainty of the statement being true.
כששמעתי את התשובה שלו, הבנתי שהוא אכן מתכוון לכך.
When I heard his answer, I realized that he indeed means it.
In this context, "אכן" underscores that something expected or stated previously actually occurred.
הוא הבטיח להגיע בזמן, ובאופן מפתיע, הוא אכן הגיע בזמן.
He promised to arrive on time, and surprisingly, he indeed arrived on time.
In this sentence, "אכן" is used as an affirmative response, signaling agreement or confirmation.