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“effectively” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaktɪʃ/

Example

Diese Regel ist faktisch nicht mehr gültig.

This rule is effectively no longer valid.

Illustration for faktisch (effectively)

How to say “effectively” in German

“Effectively” in German is faktisch.

A formal label stays in place, but the real situation determines what happens in practice.

Full entry for faktisch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with faktisch

Das ist faktisch gleichbedeutend mit einem Widerruf.

This is effectively synonymous with a revocation.

Tips for using faktisch

  • Faktisch often means 'in practice' or 'de facto', especially when formal status and actual reality differ; tatsächlich more often stresses that something is really true.

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