buchstäblich

Based on: Buchstabe
Adverb
1.

literally

(lit.: "letter-y" - by FAR not as common as in English.)
Examples
  • Das war buchstäblich das Schlimmste, was ich je erlebt habe.
  • That was literally the worst thing I’ve ever experienced.

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buchstäblich has 1 distinct meaning: 1. literally .

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The word 'buchstäblich' is related to Buchstabe.

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buchstäblich

Based on: Buchstabe
Adverb
1.

literally

(Sounds a bit fancy and is not used as much as in English. For 'taking literally', the German phrasing is 'woertlich nehmen')
Examples
  • Ich verstehe buchstäblich kein Wort davon.
  • I literally don't understand a word of it.

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How many meanings does the German word 'buchstäblich' have?

buchstäblich has 1 distinct meaning: 1. literally.

What is 'buchstäblich' related to?

The word 'buchstäblich' is related to Buchstabe.

Where can I learn more about 'buchstäblich'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.