real
Translation
real, actual, tangible
Examples
Das ist ein reales Problem.
That is a real problem.
Gibt es eine reale Chance auf Erfolg?
Is there a real chance of success?
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective + Noun)) a real ... Das ist ein reales Problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wirklich, tatsächlich, echt; Antonyms: irreal, fiktiv, unwirklich
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'realis' (relating to things), from 'res' (thing). It shares the same root as the English word 'real'.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of 'real', so you can remember it by its direct connection to the English word. It describes something that actually exists.