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
Derived from 'Tatsache' (fact), a compound of 'Tat' (deed, act) and 'Sache' (thing, matter). The '-lich' suffix adjectivizes it, meaning 'fact-like' or 'actual'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'deed-thing' ('Tat-Sache') as a solid fact. 'tatsächlich' describes something as being factual. The '-en' is a common adjective ending for case.