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real
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The German word "real" is an adjective meaning "real," "actual," or "genuine." It comes directly from the Latin realis with the same meaning. In use, it often contrasts with "theoretical" or "imaginary," emphasizing something that exists or occurs in fact.
Related words:
- wirklich (real, true, actual)
- tatsächlich (actual, indeed)
- konkret (concrete, tangible)
Differences:
- real emphasizes existence in reality.
- wirklich focuses on truth or factuality.
- tatsächlich stresses something actually happening.
- konkret highlights physical or tangible reality rather than abstract ideas.
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Examples
Das Bild wirkt sehr real.adjective
The picture looks very real.
Manchmal erscheint ein Traum fast real.adjective
Sometimes a dream seems almost real.
Die Gefahr eines Unfalls ist hier real.adjective
The danger of an accident is real here.
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