No. 441 in Norwegian
egentlig
Actually; really; essentially.
In a sentence
Hva tenker du egentlig om saken?
What do you actually think about the matter?
Here, 'egentlig' provides a nuance of seeking deeper or more genuine thoughts rather than just superficial opinion.
Jeg har egentlig ikke tid til dette i dag.
I actually do not have time for this today.
In this sentence, 'egentlig' softens the negative response, making it feel more polite and less abrupt.
Vi er egentlig ganske fornøyde med resultatet.
We are actually quite satisfied with the result.
Here, 'egentlig' indicates contrast to prior concerns or suggests unexpected satisfaction, emphasizing the sentiment.
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