eigentlich

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪ̯ɡəntlɪç/

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

A2 rank #166

Meanings

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.

Eigentlich wollte ich bleiben. — Often introduces the real intention before an unexpected contrast.
Was meinst du eigentlich? — Can make a question ask for the underlying or actual point.

Extra sentence

Eigentlich brauchen wir kein Auto.

Actually, we do not need a car.