No. 751 in Urdu
دراصل
"Actually" or "in fact."
In a sentence
دراصل، وہ وقت پر پہنچا۔
Actually, he arrived on time.
Here, "دراصل" is used to convey the true nature of the situation.
دراصل، یہ کام آسان نہیں ہے جیسا کہ لگ رہا ہے۔
Actually, this task is not as easy as it seems.
Here, "دراصل" is used to highlight a contrast to an assumption.
دراصل، میرا ارادہ یہی تھا۔
Actually, this was my intention.
Here, "دراصل" is used to reveal someone's underlying intent or plan.
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