In German
wirklich
Meaning: really
Example sentences
Dasistwirklichschön.
That is really beautiful.
Ichbinwirklichmüde.
I am really tired.
Grammar note
“Wirklich” is an adverb that intensifies an adjective, placed directly before it: “wirklich schön” (really beautiful). It never changes form, regardless of gender or case.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “wirklich” (really, truly) with “wahrscheinlich” (probably) — they share no root and mean very different things despite looking vaguely similar.
Quick check
Which German word means “really”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Does “wirklich” ever change its ending?
No — unlike adjectives, it never agrees with gender or case; it always stays “wirklich”.
Is “wirklich” the same as “wahrscheinlich”?
No — “wirklich” means “really/truly”, while “wahrscheinlich” means “probably”.