actually
gb/ˈækt͡ʃəli/ us/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
A2
Angielski
~ 400
valójában, valóban, igazából, tényleg
A2
1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use 'actually' when they mean 'currently' because of false friends in other languages (e.g., 'actualmente' in Spanish).
Znaczenie
in reality or truth
Kolokacje
actually true
|actually happened
|actually works
|actually exists
Synonimy
really (Similar in meaning, but often more emotional or emphatic.)
|
in fact (More formal and neutral, often used in writing.)
Antonimy
supposedly (Suggests something is believed or claimed but may not be true.)
Tematy
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may overuse 'actually' in corrections, making speech sound overly formal or abrupt.
Znaczenie
to express surprise or correction
Kolokacje
actually no
|actually yes
|actually I think
Synonimy
as a matter of fact (More formal and sometimes slightly emphatic.)
Antonimy
exactly (Confirms agreement rather than correcting.)
Tematy
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
to emphasize truth or importance
Kolokacje
actually believe
|actually want
|actually know
Synonimy
truly (Slightly more formal and poetic in tone.)
Antonimy
barely (Suggests minimal degree rather than emphasis.)
Tematy
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Used to make a statement stronger or more surprising.
Used to add emphasis to a statement, making it stronger or more surprising.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
actually
IPA
GB/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
US/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
Sylaby i akcent
ac - tu - ally (3 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: actually
- Plural: actuallies
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- Can you tell me what actually happened last night?
- Here's what actually happened during the meeting.