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Usages of eigentlich
Eigentlich wollte ich ein Geschenk für dich kaufen, aber ich habe es vergessen.
Actually, I wanted to buy a gift for you, but I forgot it.
Der Hund ist eigentlich alt, aber er spielt gerne im Garten.
The dog is actually old, but he likes to play in the garden.
Am Abend bin ich oft noch am Arbeiten, obwohl ich eigentlich abschalten möchte.
In the evening I am often still working, although I actually want to switch off.
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