Faktiskt

Faktiskt is a Swedish adverb meaning in fact, actually, or indeed. It derives from the adjective faktisk (factual) and is used to emphasize truth, reality, or to correct a previous assumption. The word is common in both spoken and written Swedish and is often translated as actually or in fact in English.

Grammar and usage: Faktiskt is invariable and does not change with gender, number, or person. It typically follows the finite verb in a sentence, as in Jag har faktiskt tid (I actually have time), or can appear at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis, as in Faktiskt var det sant (Indeed, it was true). It also frequently modifies adjectives or adverbs, for example faktiskt bra (really good) or faktiskt ganska långt (actually quite long). The word can introduce corrections or surprise, as in Det var faktiskt han som gjorde det (It was actually him who did it).

Contexts and nuance: Faktiskt is a neutral to mildly assertive marker that signals a claim is grounded in reality or contrast to expectations. In written Swedish, it can lend a factual tone; in casual speech, it adds emphasis or a touch of поруч. Related terms include faktum (fact) and faktisk (factual). Other near synonyms or alternatives include egentligen (in principle, actually), verkligen (really), and i själva verket (in fact). The choice among them depends on nuance: faktisk emphasizes reality, egentligen and i själva verket explore underlying truth, while verkligen signals emphasis on degree.