tatsächlichen
Translation
actual, real, factual
Examples
Ich kenne den tatsächlichen Grund.
I know the actual reason.
Wir sprechen über die tatsächlichen Kosten.
We are talking about the actual costs.
Grammar Patterns
((tatsächlichen + Noun)) the actual ... Er beschrieb den tatsächlichen Hergang.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wirklich, real, faktisch; Antonyms: angeblich, vermeintlich
Etymology
From 'Tatsache' (fact), which combines 'Tat' (deed) and 'Sache' (thing). The '-lich' suffix makes it an adjective, meaning 'relating to a fact'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'Tatsache' means 'fact'. 'tatsächlich' is the adjectival form. The '-en' ending is for grammatical declension.