tõepoolest
tõepoolest is an Estonian adverb meaning "indeed", "really" or "in fact". It is used to confirm, emphasize or agree with a statement and commonly appears in both spoken and written language.
Etymologically the word derives from tõde ("truth") with the element poolest, conveying respect to a side or
In use tõepoolest often introduces or reinforces factual information: for example, "Ta on tõepoolest andekas" ("He
Tõepoolest is closely related to tõesti; both translate as "indeed" or "really", though tõepoolest is sometimes
As a common discourse marker in Estonian, tõepoolest is flexible in placement and tone, appearing in neutral