eintlik

eintlik

"Actually" or "in fact."

Here, 'eintlik' is used to indicate a surprising or unexpected reality.

Ek het eintlik die boek reeds gelees.

I have actually already read the book.

In this sentence, 'eintlik' emphasizes the incorrect nature of the statement, indicating contrast.

Wat hy sê, is eintlik nie waar nie.

What he says is actually not true.

Here, 'eintlik' is used to suggest what the preferable or correct course of action would be.

Eintlik moet ons vroeg vertrek om betyds te wees.

Actually, we should leave early to be on time.