eigentlich

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪ̯ɡəntlɪç/

really, actually, in truth (with that description being the more pertinent one)

The German adverb eigentlich means really, actually, in truth in English.

A2 rank #167

All meanings of eigentlich

Adjective

actual, real, proper (as opposed to something secondary serving as a distraction or impostor)

Adverb

really, actually, in truth (with that description being the more pertinent one)
Used to frame a statement as being a more (formally) truthful description of the situation in comparison to another claim or assumption
technically, strictly speaking, officially (with that description being secondary to some de-facto practice)

Ich mag eigentlich keine Hamburger.

I actually don't like burgers.