Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɪˈjɛntlɪ(ɡ)ɛn/, (colloquial) /ɪˈjɛŋklɪ(ɡ)ɛn/
- Compare the colloquial pronunciation, where -änt becomes -enk, with äntligen and ordentlig.
Adverb
egentligen (not comparable)
- actually, really, in truth, "in actual reality" (in truth, contrary to a previous claim or what one might think or the like)
- Synonym: i själva verket
Det heter egentligen inte så- It's not actually (in truth, according to some authority or the like) called that
Barr och löv är egentligen samma sak- Needles and leaves are actually (in truth, contrary to what one might think) the same thing
Jag ville egentligen gå på bio, men om du hellre stannar hemma så gör jag det med- I actually (in truth, contrary to what you might have thought or the plans we decided on or the like) wanted to go to the movies, but if you prefer to stay at home, I’ll do so too
Egentligen måste ni bifoga en G7-blankett också, men låt gå för den här gången- Strictly speaking [in actual reality], you must include a G7 form as well, but I'll accept it this time