actually
gb/ˈækt͡ʃəli/ us/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 400
valójában, valóban, igazából, tényleg
A2
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
actually [clause]
I thought he was joking, but he was actually serious.
Azt hittem, viccel, de valójában komolyan gondolta.
She actually finished the project ahead of schedule.
Valóban a határidő előtt fejezte be a projektet.
He seems confident, but he's actually quite nervous.
That movie was actually better than I expected.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
It is actually very easy to make.
Valójában nagyon könnyű elkészíteni.
He is actually my brother.
Ő valójában a testvérem.
She is actually from Canada.
The shop is actually open on Sunday.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use 'actually' when they mean 'currently' because of false friends in other languages (e.g., 'actualmente' in Spanish).
Σημασία
in reality or truth
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
actually true
|actually happened
|actually works
|actually exists
Συνώνυμα
really (Similar in meaning, but often more emotional or emphatic.)
|
in fact (More formal and neutral, often used in writing.)
Αντώνυμα
supposedly (Suggests something is believed or claimed but may not be true.)
Θέματα
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Used to show that something is true, especially when it is different from what people think.
Used to indicate that something is true or real, often contrasting with what was expected or assumed.
B1
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
actually, [clause]
Actually, I don't agree with that.
Igazából nem értek egyet ezzel.
I thought she was American. Actually, she's Australian.
Azt hittem, amerikai. Valójában ausztrál.
Actually, we met before at a conference.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Actually, I can't come tomorrow.
Igazából holnap nem tudok jönni.
Actually, this is my seat.
Igazából ez az én helyem.
Actually, I am not hungry.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may overuse 'actually' in corrections, making speech sound overly formal or abrupt.
Σημασία
to express surprise or correction
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
actually no
|actually yes
|actually I think
Συνώνυμα
as a matter of fact (More formal and sometimes slightly emphatic.)
Αντώνυμα
exactly (Confirms agreement rather than correcting.)
Θέματα
communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Used to say something different from what someone thinks or said before.
Used to introduce a statement that corrects or contrasts with what has been said or assumed.
B1
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
actually [verb/phrase]
I actually enjoy cleaning the house.
Tényleg szeretek otthon takarítani.
He actually won the competition against all odds.
Minden esély ellenére tényleg megnyerte a versenyt.
We actually saw a whale during our trip.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I actually like this song.
Tényleg tetszik ez a dal.
She actually speaks three languages.
Ő tényleg három nyelven beszél.
We actually went to the same school.
Σημασία
to emphasize truth or importance
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
actually believe
|actually want
|actually know
Συνώνυμα
truly (Slightly more formal and poetic in tone.)
Αντώνυμα
barely (Suggests minimal degree rather than emphasis.)
Θέματα
communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Used to make a statement stronger or more surprising.
Used to add emphasis to a statement, making it stronger or more surprising.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
actually
IPA
GB/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
US/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ac - tu - ally (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: actually
- Plural: actuallies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
actually speaking
1/ˈækt͡ʃəli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
talking about reality or facts directly
Used to say that you are talking about the real facts of something.
Παραδείγματα
- Actually speaking, the plan is not possible.
- Actually speaking, we don't have enough data yet.
not actually
1/nˈɑt ˈækt͡ʃəli/
fixed phrase
not in reality or truth
Used to say that something is not really true or did not really happen.
Παραδείγματα
- It looks dangerous, but it's not actually harmful.
- He seemed angry, but he was not actually upset.
what actually happened
1/wˈʌt ˈækt͡ʃəli hˈæpənd/
fixed phrase
describe the real events that occurred
Used to ask about or explain the real events in a situation.
Παραδείγματα
- Can you tell me what actually happened last night?
- Here's what actually happened during the meeting.