When you use the word faktisk, it means you're talking about what is real or true. It's like saying 'actually' or 'in fact' in English. You can use it when you want to confirm something or add a piece of information that might be a bit surprising.
When Danish speakers use faktisk, they're often adding emphasis or clarifying something that might be surprising or contrary to expectation. It's similar to saying 'actually,' 'in fact,' or 'as a matter of fact' in English. It can be used to confirm something, correct a misunderstanding, or introduce a piece of information that changes the perspective on what was just said.
You'll hear it a lot in natural conversation. For instance, if someone assumes you don't like Danish weather, you might reply, 'Jeg kan faktisk godt lide regnvejr' (I actually quite like rainy weather). Or if you're confirming a detail, you could say, 'Det er faktisk en god idé' (That's actually a good idea).
It often introduces a slight contrast or a more precise detail. It's a versatile word that helps make your Danish sound more natural and engaged. Pay attention to how native speakers use it, and you'll quickly get a feel for its nuances.
When Danish speakers use "faktisk," they are often emphasizing that something is true or real, sometimes contrary to an initial assumption. It can be used to confirm information, introduce a surprising fact, or add a subtle nuance of 'actually' or 'in fact' to a statement. Consider it a way to highlight the factual basis of what's being said, often with a slight corrective or revelatory undertone.
§ What 'faktisk' means
- Word
- faktisk
- Part of Speech
- Adverb
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Definition
- In reality or truth. It's often used to correct a misunderstanding, emphasize a point, or add a surprising piece of information.
§ Where you actually hear 'faktisk'
You'll hear 'faktisk' everywhere in Denmark. It's one of those words that Danes use constantly without really thinking about it. Once you start listening for it, you'll notice it pops up in all sorts of conversations.
Here are some common situations:
- At work: You might use it to clarify a detail or provide a surprising statistic.
- In school: Students and teachers use it to emphasize points or correct information.
- In the news: Journalists use it to present facts or reveal new information.
- Everyday conversations: It's used to express surprise, agreement, or to gently correct someone.
§ 'faktisk' in the workplace
In a professional setting, 'faktisk' can be used to add weight to your statements or to politely offer a correction. It can make your communication more precise.
Vi har faktisk allerede sendt den rapport. (We have actually already sent that report.)
Projektet er faktisk mere kompliceret, end vi først troede. (The project is actually more complicated than we first thought.)
§ 'faktisk' in school and studies
In academic settings, 'faktisk' is great for highlighting important information or correcting common misconceptions. It shows that you're well-informed.
Mange tror, at... men det er faktisk ikke korrekt. (Many believe that... but that is actually not correct.)
Dette fænomen er faktisk meget sjældent. (This phenomenon is actually very rare.)
§ 'faktisk' in the news
When watching or reading Danish news, you'll often hear 'faktisk' used by reporters and interviewees. It adds a sense of factual accuracy and can draw attention to a particular piece of information.
Tallet er faktisk steget markant i år. (The number has actually risen significantly this year.)
Eksperter mener faktisk, at situationen er værre. (Experts actually believe the situation is worse.)
§ General usage and examples
Beyond specific contexts, 'faktisk' is a flexible word. It can be used to express surprise, confirm something, or just add a bit of nuance.
Jeg vidste faktisk ikke, at du talte dansk. (I actually didn't know you spoke Danish.)
Det var faktisk ret godt! (It was actually pretty good!) - Used to express pleasant surprise.
Kan du faktisk svømme så langt? (Can you actually swim that far?) - Used to express doubt or surprise in a question.
The key is to listen for the context. Once you start noticing 'faktisk' in conversations, you'll quickly get a feel for how and when to use it yourself. It's a small word that adds a lot to your Danish, making your speech sound much more natural.
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The Danish 'faktisk' is a cognate of the English word 'fact' and 'factual', highlighting shared linguistic roots.
Wichtige Grammatik
Adverbs like "faktisk" (actually, in fact) are often placed directly before the verb they modify in simple declarative sentences.
Jeg kan faktisk godt lide det. (I actually quite like it.)
In questions, "faktisk" can come after the verb and subject, or at the end of the sentence for emphasis.
Kan du faktisk lide det? (Do you actually like it?)
When a sentence starts with something other than the subject (e.g., an adverbial phrase), "faktisk" typically follows the verb.
I dag er det faktisk koldt. (Today it is actually cold.)
"Faktisk" can be used to confirm or emphasize a statement, often implying a slight surprise or correction.
Det er faktisk rigtigt. (That is actually true.)
It can also be used to soften a statement or introduce a slightly contrasting idea, similar to "actually" or "in fact" in English.
Jeg troede, det var svært, men det var faktisk nemt. (I thought it was difficult, but it was actually easy.)
Beispiele nach Niveau
Det er faktisk koldt i dag.
It is actually cold today.
Hun er faktisk fra Danmark.
She is actually from Denmark.
Vi har faktisk tid nu.
We actually have time now.
Han bor faktisk i København.
He actually lives in Copenhagen.
Er det faktisk sandt?
Is it actually true?
Jeg kan faktisk godt lide kaffe.
I actually like coffee.
De taler faktisk dansk.
They actually speak Danish.
Det er faktisk en god idé.
It is actually a good idea.
Det er faktisk en rigtig god idé.
It is actually a really good idea.
Jeg har faktisk ikke spist frokost endnu.
I actually haven't eaten lunch yet.
Er det faktisk sandt, hvad du siger?
Is it actually true, what you are saying?
Vi har faktisk brug for mere tid.
We actually need more time.
Han er faktisk min bror.
He is actually my brother.
Det er faktisk koldere, end jeg troede.
It is actually colder than I thought.
Har du faktisk læst hele bogen?
Have you actually read the whole book?
Vi kan faktisk ikke komme i morgen.
We actually can't come tomorrow.
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Det er faktisk en god idé.
That is actually a good idea.
Jeg ved det faktisk ikke.
I actually don't know it.
Han er faktisk min bror.
He is actually my brother.
Vi skal faktisk snart hjem.
We actually have to go home soon.
Det er faktisk koldere end forventet.
It is actually colder than expected.
Kan du faktisk gøre det?
Can you actually do that?
Hun er faktisk meget klog.
She is actually very smart.
Det var faktisk sjovt.
It was actually fun.
Har du faktisk spist det hele?
Did you actually eat it all?
Jeg er faktisk enig med dig.
I am actually in agreement with you.
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Substantive
Adjektive
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Faktisk is commonly used in spoken and written Danish to confirm or emphasize a statement, often adding a nuance of 'actually' or 'in fact'. It can also be used to express a slight contradiction or clarification.
A common mistake is to overuse faktisk where a simpler 'yes' or 'no' would suffice, or to use it as a direct translation of 'actually' when the Danish context doesn't quite fit. For instance, while 'I actually like it' can sometimes be translated with faktisk, it's not always necessary. Be mindful of its use as an adverb, typically placed after the verb in main clauses and before the verb in subordinate clauses.
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Basic Meaning of 'faktisk'
Faktisk is a common Danish adverb that means 'actually' or 'in fact'. It's used to confirm or emphasize something.
Placement in a Sentence
Like many Danish adverbs, 'faktisk' often appears after the verb in main clauses. Example: 'Det er faktisk sandt.' (It is actually true.)
Use for Correction or Clarification
You can use 'faktisk' to correct a misunderstanding or clarify a point. It's similar to saying 'as a matter of fact'. Example: 'Nej, jeg er faktisk færdig.' (No, I am actually finished.)
Emphasizing a Statement
'Faktisk' can add emphasis, making a statement sound more definitive. Example: 'Det var faktisk ret godt.' (It was actually quite good.)
Contrast with 'virkelig'
While 'virkelig' means 'really' (often for intensity), 'faktisk' means 'actually' (for truth/reality). Don't confuse them. 'Det er virkelig koldt' (It's really cold) vs. 'Det er faktisk koldt' (It's actually cold – maybe contrary to expectation).
Common Phrase: 'Faktisk ikke'
'Faktisk ikke' means 'actually not' or 'in fact not'. It's a useful way to negate something directly. Example: 'Jeg er faktisk ikke sulten.' (I am actually not hungry.)
Responding to Questions
You can use 'faktisk' in short responses. If someone asks 'Har du tid?', you could say 'Ja, faktisk.' (Yes, actually.)
Similar to English 'indeed'
In some contexts, 'faktisk' can be translated as 'indeed', especially when confirming something. Example: 'Er det sandt?' 'Ja, faktisk.' (Is that true? Yes, indeed.)
Pay Attention to Intonation
In spoken Danish, the intonation with 'faktisk' can convey subtle nuances, like surprise or certainty. Listen to native speakers to pick up on this. It often implies a slight 'contrary to what you might think' feeling.
Practice with Simple Sentences
Start by integrating 'faktisk' into very simple Danish sentences you already know. Try saying: 'Det er faktisk...' (It is actually...). This builds confidence.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Imagine a 'fact' written on a 'disk'. What's on the fact disk? The actual truth, the 'faktisk' truth.
Visuelle Assoziation
Picture a detective holding a magnifying glass over a document, uncovering the 'faktisk' (actual) details. He's saying, 'Faktisk, this is the truth!'
Word Web
Herausforderung
Translate: 'Is it actually true?' (Er det faktisk sandt?)
Wortherkunft
Old Norse
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: in fact, actual
North GermanicKultureller Kontext
Danes use 'faktisk' quite often in everyday conversation. It can add emphasis, express surprise, or clarify a statement, similar to how English speakers might use 'actually' or 'in fact'. It's a handy word for making your Danish sound more natural and less like you're translating directly from English.
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Er det ___ svært?
Here, 'faktisk' means 'actually' or 'really'. So, 'Is it actually difficult?'
Han er ___ her nu.
'Faktisk' fits best to say 'He is actually here now.'
Det er ___ en god idé.
To say 'It is actually a good idea', 'faktisk' is the correct word.
Jeg tror, det er ___ tid til at gå.
This translates to 'I think it is actually time to go.'
Hun er ___ fra Danmark.
Here, 'faktisk' means 'actually' or 'in fact'. So, 'She is actually from Denmark.'
Vi bor ___ tæt på byen.
The phrase means 'We actually live close to the city.'
Write a short sentence about something you like to do, and then add 'faktisk' to say that you actually do it often. For example: 'Jeg spiser is. Jeg spiser faktisk is hver dag.' (I eat ice cream. I actually eat ice cream every day.)
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Jeg læser bøger. Jeg læser faktisk bøger hver aften. (I read books. I actually read books every evening.)
Imagine someone asks if you are Danish. Write a short sentence in Danish using 'faktisk' to say 'I am actually not Danish.'
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Jeg er faktisk ikke dansk. (I am actually not Danish.)
Complete the sentence: 'Min kat sover meget. Den er ___ meget aktiv.' (My cat sleeps a lot. It is ___ very active.) Use 'faktisk' to mean 'actually'.
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Min kat sover meget. Den er faktisk meget aktiv. (My cat sleeps a lot. It is actually very active.)
What does the person actually do every morning?
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Jeg kan godt lide kaffe. Jeg drikker faktisk kaffe hver morgen. Det er en god start på dagen.
What does the person actually do every morning?
The passage says 'Jeg drikker faktisk kaffe hver morgen,' which means 'I actually drink coffee every morning.'
The passage says 'Jeg drikker faktisk kaffe hver morgen,' which means 'I actually drink coffee every morning.'
What is true about the friend?
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Min ven bor i Danmark. Han taler faktisk ikke dansk, men han lærer det nu.
What is true about the friend?
The passage states 'Han taler faktisk ikke dansk,' meaning 'He actually does not speak Danish.'
The passage states 'Han taler faktisk ikke dansk,' meaning 'He actually does not speak Danish.'
What is actually happening, despite the cold?
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Det er koldt i dag. Men solen skinner faktisk. Det er dejligt.
What is actually happening, despite the cold?
The passage says 'Men solen skinner faktisk,' which means 'But the sun is actually shining.'
The passage says 'Men solen skinner faktisk,' which means 'But the sun is actually shining.'
Er det ___ muligt?
Here, 'faktisk' means 'actually' or 'really,' fitting the question 'Is it actually possible?'
Han er ___ en god ven.
'Faktisk' emphasizes that he is truly a good friend. 'He is actually a good friend.'
Jeg troede, det var svært, men det var ___ let.
'Faktisk' is used here to show a contrast between what was thought and the reality. 'I thought it was difficult, but it was actually easy.'
Ved du ___ hvad der skete?
This asks if someone truly knows what happened. 'Do you actually know what happened?'
Hun er ___ ikke hjemme i dag.
'Faktisk' confirms that she is not at home. 'She is actually not home today.'
De har ___ ret i det, de siger.
Here, 'faktisk' affirms the truth of their statement. 'They are actually right in what they say.'
Listen for 'faktisk' in a sentence about a good idea.
Listen for 'faktisk' in a sentence about someone not being home.
Listen for 'faktisk' in a question about something being true.
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Jeg er faktisk træt.
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Det er faktisk koldt i dag.
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Han har faktisk glemt det.
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Write a short sentence describing something you thought was one way, but it turned out to be 'faktisk' (actually) another way. For example: 'Jeg troede, det var svært, men det var faktisk let.' (I thought it was difficult, but it was actually easy.)
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Jeg troede, kaffen var kold, men den var faktisk varm. (I thought the coffee was cold, but it was actually warm.)
Complete the sentence: 'Han sagde, at han var træt, men han var ____ frisk.' (He said he was tired, but he was ____ fresh.) Use 'faktisk'.
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Han sagde, at han var træt, men han var faktisk frisk. (He said he was tired, but he was actually fresh.)
Imagine you are explaining to a friend that a movie they recommended was 'faktisk' (actually) very good, even though you expected it to be bad. Write one sentence.
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Filmen, du anbefalede, var faktisk rigtig god! (The movie you recommended was actually really good!)
Hvad fandt Anna ud af om bogen?
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Anna troede, at bogen var kedelig, men da hun begyndte at læse den, fandt hun ud af, at den var faktisk meget interessant. Hun læste hele bogen på en weekend. Hendes venner blev overraskede.
Hvad fandt Anna ud af om bogen?
Passagen siger, at Anna fandt ud af, at bogen 'faktisk meget interessant' var, selvom hun troede, den var kedelig.
Passagen siger, at Anna fandt ud af, at bogen 'faktisk meget interessant' var, selvom hun troede, den var kedelig.
Hvad var 'faktisk' en god nyhed for personen?
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Jeg havde planlagt at arbejde sent i aften, men min chef sagde, at jeg kunne gå tidligt. Det var faktisk en god nyhed, fordi jeg var meget træt efter en lang dag. Nu kan jeg slappe af derhjemme.
Hvad var 'faktisk' en god nyhed for personen?
Teksten siger, at 'Det var faktisk en god nyhed, fordi jeg var meget træt efter en lang dag.' og 'min chef sagde, at jeg kunne gå tidligt.'
Teksten siger, at 'Det var faktisk en god nyhed, fordi jeg var meget træt efter en lang dag.' og 'min chef sagde, at jeg kunne gå tidligt.'
Hvad er den 'faktiske' sandhed om dansk mad, ifølge teksten?
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Mange tror, at dansk mad kun består af smørrebrød. Men dansk mad er faktisk meget mere varieret, med mange forskellige retter, fra fisk til kød og grøntsager. Du kan finde mange moderne og traditionelle retter.
Hvad er den 'faktiske' sandhed om dansk mad, ifølge teksten?
Passagen modsiger den almindelige opfattelse ved at sige, at 'dansk mad er faktisk meget mere varieret'.
Passagen modsiger den almindelige opfattelse ved at sige, at 'dansk mad er faktisk meget mere varieret'.
Jeg troede, han var sur, men han var ___ bare træt.
The sentence implies a correction of an initial belief, so 'faktisk' (actually/in fact) fits best.
Det regnede hele dagen, selvom vejrudsigten ___ sagde sol.
Here, 'faktisk' (actually/in fact) highlights the contrast between the prediction and the reality.
Hun sagde, hun ville komme klokken otte, og hun kom ___ til tiden.
'Faktisk' (actually/in fact) confirms that the action happened as stated.
Han ligner en dansker, men han er ___ fra Sverige.
This sentence uses 'faktisk' (actually/in fact) to state the true origin, contrasting with the appearance.
Jeg troede, det var en god idé, men det var det ___ ikke.
'Faktisk' (actually/in fact) is used to correct a previous assumption, indicating the reality was different.
De sagde, at filmen var dårlig, men jeg synes, den var ___ ret god.
Here, 'faktisk' (actually/in fact) introduces a personal opinion that contrasts with what was generally said.
Vælg den sætning, hvor 'faktisk' bruges korrekt.
'Faktisk' kan bruges i mange sammenhænge for at understrege, at noget er sandt eller overraskende sandt.
Hvilket ord kan bedst erstatte 'faktisk' i sætningen: 'Jeg vidste faktisk ikke, at han kom.'?
'Virkelig' er et synonym, der også udtrykker sandhed eller understregning.
Hvilken af disse sætninger giver den mest præcise forståelse af 'faktisk'?
'Faktisk' bruges til at påpege den egentlige sandhed, ofte i kontrast til en forventning.
Sætningen 'Hun er faktisk højere end sin bror' betyder, at hun er højere, og det er måske overraskende.
Ja, 'faktisk' her understreger den overraskende sandhed om hendes højde.
Hvis nogen siger 'Jeg er faktisk ikke sulten', betyder det, at de er meget sultne.
Nej, det betyder det modsatte: at de i virkeligheden ikke er sultne, måske i modsætning til hvad man kunne forvente.
Man kan bruge 'faktisk' til at korrigere en misforståelse.
Ja, 'faktisk' er ofte brugt til at præcisere eller korrigere en antagelse.
Someone is agreeing that an idea is good.
Someone is talking about something being easier than expected.
Someone is asking if something is truly correct.
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Jeg synes faktisk, at det er vigtigt.
Focus: faktisk
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Det er faktisk ikke så dårligt.
Focus: ikke så dårligt
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Vi har faktisk allerede gjort det.
Focus: allerede gjort det
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You are explaining to a friend how your day went, and you want to emphasize that something you thought would happen, actually didn't. Write two sentences. Use 'faktisk'.
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Jeg troede, jeg ville være træt efter arbejde, men jeg føler mig faktisk ret frisk. Det var faktisk en god dag, selvom jeg havde forventet det modsatte.
Describe a situation where something turned out differently than expected. Use 'faktisk' to highlight the reality of the situation. Write two sentences.
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Vi troede, at mødet ville vare længe, men det var faktisk overstået på en halv time. Det var faktisk en stor overraskelse, hvor hurtigt vi blev færdige.
Imagine you are correcting a misunderstanding. Write two sentences using 'faktisk' to state the truth of the matter.
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Mange tror, at København er Danmarks største by, men Aarhus er faktisk større i areal. Det er faktisk en almindelig misforståelse.
Hvad prøver personen at finde ud af?
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Jeg har hørt, at du ikke kan lide at spise fisk. Men er det faktisk sandt? Jeg troede, du elskede laks. Min mor siger, at du altid spiser fisk, når du er hjemme hos dem.
Hvad prøver personen at finde ud af?
Spørgsmålet handler om, hvorvidt det er sandt, at personen ikke kan lide fisk, hvilket afklares med 'er det faktisk sandt?'.
Spørgsmålet handler om, hvorvidt det er sandt, at personen ikke kan lide fisk, hvilket afklares med 'er det faktisk sandt?'.
Hvad er den almindelige opfattelse om vejret i Danmark?
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Mange tror, at det altid regner i Danmark, men det er faktisk ikke rigtigt. Vi har mange solrige dage, især om sommeren. Det er en myte, der ofte spreder sig i udlandet.
Hvad er den almindelige opfattelse om vejret i Danmark?
Passagen starter med 'Mange tror, at det altid regner i Danmark', hvilket indikerer den almindelige opfattelse.
Passagen starter med 'Mange tror, at det altid regner i Danmark', hvilket indikerer den almindelige opfattelse.
Hvorfor kan personen ikke besøge sine venner?
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Jeg havde planlagt at besøge venner i weekenden, men jeg er faktisk nødt til at arbejde. Det er lidt ærgerligt, da jeg virkelig havde glædet mig. Måske kan jeg besøge dem en anden gang.
Hvorfor kan personen ikke besøge sine venner?
Sætningen 'men jeg er faktisk nødt til at arbejde' angiver grunden til, at besøget ikke kan finde sted.
Sætningen 'men jeg er faktisk nødt til at arbejde' angiver grunden til, at besøget ikke kan finde sted.
This sentence uses 'faktisk' to introduce a statement that contradicts a previous assumption.
Here, 'faktisk' clarifies a misunderstanding about someone's nationality.
This sentence uses 'faktisk' to correct an observation about the weather.
Jeg troede, han var sur, men han var ___ bare træt.
The sentence implies a correction of a previous assumption, where 'faktisk' (actually) fits perfectly to convey that he was tired in reality, not angry.
Det virker svært, men det er ___ ret ligetil, når man forstår princippet.
Here, 'faktisk' (actually) introduces a contrasting reality to an initial impression, indicating something is simpler than it appears.
Vi planlagde at tage toget, men det var ___ hurtigere at køre i bil.
'Faktisk' (actually) is used here to present the reality that driving was faster, contradicting the initial plan or expectation.
Hun sagde, hun ville komme sent, men hun var ___ den første, der ankom.
This sentence highlights a contrast between what was said and what 'faktisk' (actually) happened, making 'faktisk' the correct choice.
Mange tror, at København er Danmarks ældste by, men Ribe er ___ ældre.
'Faktisk' (actually) is used to correct a common misconception by stating the historical reality.
Jeg havde glemt min pung, men min ven havde ___ ekstra penge.
'Faktisk' (actually) introduces a helpful reality in a problematic situation, showing that the friend did have money.
Listen for the speaker's assessment of an idea.
Listen for how long they have resided.
Listen for the speaker's positive opinion about a song.
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Jeg har faktisk ikke spist frokost endnu.
Focus: faktisk
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Hun er faktisk meget klogere, end hun ser ud.
Focus: meget klogere
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Vi har faktisk allerede set den film.
Focus: allerede set
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This sentence uses 'faktisk' to introduce a contrast to a prior assumption, emphasizing the true complexity of the situation. It means: 'Actually, the situation was more complex than we first assumed.'
Here, 'faktisk' highlights the discrepancy between what was said and what truly happened, indicating a contradiction. It means: 'He said he would come, but in fact he never showed up.'
'Faktisk' is used here to correct a mistaken belief, revealing the actual negative outcome of the idea. It means: 'I thought it was a good idea, but in fact it was a disaster.'
Han sagde, han var travl, men jeg så ham ___ sidde på caféen.
'Faktisk' passer bedst her for at udtrykke, at virkeligheden var anderledes end det, han sagde.
Trods alle forsinkelser kom vi ___ frem til tiden.
'Faktisk' understreger, at resultatet var uventet givet omstændighederne.
Jeg troede, det var en fejl, men det var ___ meningen.
Her bruges 'faktisk' til at korrigere en misforståelse og afsløre den sande intention.
Mange tror, at sport er udelukkende for unge, men det er ___ ikke sandt.
'Faktisk' bruges til at modsige en almindelig opfattelse.
Han virkede sur, men da jeg talte med ham, var han ___ ret venlig.
'Faktisk' viser, at den ydre fremtoning var misvisende i forhold til virkeligheden.
Vi planlagde at tage toget, men det var ___ billigere at køre selv.
'Faktisk' indikerer, at den sande situation var bedre end forventet eller antaget.
Vælg den sætning, hvor 'faktisk' bruges korrekt for at understrege en modsætning eller overraskelse.
'Faktisk' bruges her til at introducere en oplysning, der går imod en forventning eller antagelse, hvilket er en almindelig brug i dansk.
Hvilket ord kan bedst erstatte 'faktisk' i sætningen: 'Han vidste faktisk ikke, at hun var syg.'
'Virkelig' kan i mange sammenhænge bruges synonymt med 'faktisk' for at understrege sandheden af en udtalelse.
Hvilken sætning bruger 'faktisk' til at præcisere en tidligere udtalelse?
Her bruges 'faktisk' til at rette op på en misforståelse eller give den sande information efter en forkert antagelse.
Sætningen 'Jeg er faktisk træt' indikerer, at taleren ikke har sovet nok.
'Faktisk' i denne sætning understreger blot talerens tilstand; det giver ingen direkte information om årsagen til trætheden, kun at det er en realitet.
Hvis nogen siger 'Det er faktisk koldt i dag', betyder det, at de er overraskede over temperaturen.
Brugen af 'faktisk' kan indikere, at vejret er koldere end forventet, eller at taleren er overrasket over det. Det tilføjer en nuance af uventet realitet.
I sætningen 'Han mente, at det var umuligt, men det lykkedes faktisk', forstærker 'faktisk' det positive udfald.
'Faktisk' understreger, at resultatet var i strid med forventningen (umuligt) og dermed fremhæver det positive, uventede udfald.
Listen for how 'faktisk' emphasizes the complexity of the situation.
Notice how 'faktisk' introduces a contrast to an initial belief.
Pay attention to 'faktisk' being used to express surprise and seek confirmation.
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Faktisk er vejret i Danmark ofte uforudsigeligt, selv om sommeren.
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Vi havde planlagt at spise ude, men vi endte faktisk med at bestille take-away.
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Jeg har faktisk overvejet at flytte til udlandet for at studere, selvom det er en stor beslutning.
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The correct order emphasizes that 'it is actually not so bad.'
This sentence clarifies that 'he actually doesn't live in Copenhagen anymore.'
The sentence states that 'she has actually never seen the movie.'
Han påstod at have set et spøgelse, men det var ___ bare en skygge.
Here, 'faktisk' (actually/in reality) clarifies that what was thought to be a ghost was in truth just a shadow.
Jeg troede, jeg havde tabt mine nøgler, men de lå ___ i min lomme.
'Faktisk' is used to correct a misconception or to state the truth of a situation, meaning 'actually' or 'in fact'.
På trods af hans hårde ydre er han ___ meget venlig.
'Faktisk' emphasizes the contrast between appearance and reality, indicating that he is 'actually' kind despite his tough exterior.
De sagde, det ville tage timer, men vi var ___ færdige på under en halv time.
In this context, 'faktisk' highlights the unexpected reality that they finished much quicker than predicted, meaning 'actually' or 'in fact'.
Mange tror, København er Danmarks ældste by, men det er ___ Ribe.
'Faktisk' is used here to correct a common misconception and present the actual truth, which is that Ribe is the oldest city.
Jeg mente, vi skulle mødes klokken otte, men det var ___ klokken ni.
'Faktisk' serves to correct a mistaken belief about the meeting time, revealing the true time was nine o'clock.
Listen for the nuance regarding Danish preferences.
Pay attention to how 'faktisk' introduces a counter-intuitive truth.
Note how 'faktisk' corrects a previous assumption.
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Kan du forklare, hvordan den nye lovgivning faktisk vil påvirke små virksomheder?
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Mange antager, at klimaforandringer kun handler om global opvarmning, men det handler faktisk også om ekstreme vejrfænomener.
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Selvom vi har diskuteret det i lang tid, er det faktisk nu, vi skal implementere ændringerne.
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Basic Meaning of 'faktisk'
Faktisk is a common Danish adverb that means 'actually' or 'in fact'. It's used to confirm or emphasize something.
Placement in a Sentence
Like many Danish adverbs, 'faktisk' often appears after the verb in main clauses. Example: 'Det er faktisk sandt.' (It is actually true.)
Use for Correction or Clarification
You can use 'faktisk' to correct a misunderstanding or clarify a point. It's similar to saying 'as a matter of fact'. Example: 'Nej, jeg er faktisk færdig.' (No, I am actually finished.)
Emphasizing a Statement
'Faktisk' can add emphasis, making a statement sound more definitive. Example: 'Det var faktisk ret godt.' (It was actually quite good.)
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afbryde
B1To stop something from continuing
afbøje
B2To deflect or turn aside.
afgørende
B1decisive or crucial
afholde
B2to hold or host an event, or to refrain from
afhængig
B1Determined or decided by something else
afkorte
B2To shorten or reduce in length.
afmærke
B2To mark or indicate a position.
afrunde
B2To conclude or make complete.
afslutte
B1to bring to an end
afsløre
B2to make something secret known
