indeed

wirklich, sehr

Verstärkt eine Beschreibung oder einen Ausdruck des Dankes.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to make a description or expression of thanks stronger.

• Thank you very much indeed.
• That is very kind indeed.
• She did very well indeed in the exam.

So benutzt man es: very + adjective/adverb + indeed (The cake was very good indeed.)

Synonyme: really, truly

Häufige Wendungen: very good indeed, thank you indeed, very much indeed

tatsächlich, in der Tat

Drückt aus oder bestätigt, dass etwas wirklich stimmt.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to say that something is really true or to confirm it.

• The story is indeed true.
• He did indeed visit us yesterday.
• This is indeed the house we saw online.

Synonyme: in fact, actually, certainly

Häufige Wendungen: is indeed, indeed true, indeed the case

ja sogar, mehr noch

Leitet eine noch stärkere oder überraschendere Aussage zu dem gerade Gesagten ein.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to add a stronger or more surprising point to what you have just said.

• The town was quiet; indeed, most shops were closed.
• He rarely smiled, or indeed spoke at all.
• She knew the street and indeed the whole neighbourhood.

Synonyme: in fact, actually

Häufige Wendungen: or indeed, and indeed, indeed the whole

allerdings, gewiss

Antwort, mit der man zeigt, dass man dem Gesagten zustimmt.

In einfachem Englisch: Used as a reply to show that you agree with what someone said.

• “That was a lovely meal.” “Indeed!”
• “We need more time.” “Indeed, we do.”
• “She works hard.” “Yes, indeed.”

Synonyme: yes, certainly, absolutely

Gegenteile: no

Häufige Wendungen: yes indeed, indeed it is

wirklich?, tatsächlich?

Antwort, die Überraschung, Zweifel oder Widerspruch ausdrückt.

In einfachem Englisch: Used as a reply to show surprise, doubt, or disagreement.

• “I never make mistakes.” “Indeed?”
• “He says he owns the island.” “Indeed?”
• “I deserve a prize.” “Indeed! For arriving late?”

Synonyme: really

Häufige Wendungen: indeed really, indeed you do