really

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɹɪəli/
• SAMPA: /"rI@li/

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Adverb

Positive really

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. When something is really a certain way, its very or very much that way. <> sosai, matuƙa.

   I really want to see a film. <> Ina matuƙar son ganin wani fim.

   I'm really hungry now. <> Ina jin yunwa sosai.

   You did a really good job on that.

   Thank you for coming and helping me this morning. I really appreciate it.

   I don't really like Japanese food.

2. If something really exists or really happens, it does exist or happen. <> tabbas, wallahi, da gaske.

   Are you really going to the show?

   Yes, I really will be there.

Synonyms

• very
• greatly
• actually
• honestly

Related words

• real

Interjection

Interjection really

1. You can say "really?" when you are surprised. <> haka, anya?, wallahi (by God).

   "He won yesterday." "Really?"

2. You can say "really" when you agree with something.

   "That girl talks about herself way too much." "Really. She's a nightmare."