Meaning of the German Word "Wörtlich"

wörtlich

literal

Having the basic, real meaning of a word or phrase, not a figurative one.

Example Sentence

Ich meinte die wörtliche Bedeutung des Wortes, nicht die übertragene.

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Definition: Having the basic, real meaning of a word or phrase, not a figurative one.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "wörtlich"?

B2

What grammatical category does "wörtlich" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "wörtlich" belong to?

Abstract