Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| действи́тельно | dejstvítelʹno |
| в са́мом де́ле | v sámom déle |
| пра́вда | právda |
| то́чно | tóčno |
| коне́чно | konéčno |
| несомне́нно | nesomnénno |
In Russian, these forms are used as interjections to indicate agreement or as adverbs to mean 'truly', 'in fact' or 'actually'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase в са́мом де́ле literally translates to 'in the very matter' or 'in the very deed'.
Which one should you use?
The available forms vary in nuance. действи́тельно functions as an adverb meaning 'really' or 'indeed'. In contrast, пра́вда is a noun meaning 'truth' that is often used colloquially as an adverb to mean 'really' or 'truly'. The word то́чно is used to express agreement that is more emphatic and precise, similar to saying 'exactly' or 'precisely'. The word коне́чно is a common way to express agreement that functions like 'of course' or 'certainly', often used when the speaker finds the fact obvious.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Formal ways to say 'indeed' include действи́тельно, в са́мом де́ле and несомне́нно, which is a more formal and sophisticated way to express agreement, carrying the weight of 'undoubtedly' or 'without a doubt'. Additionally, безусловно can be used to convey the meaning of 'indeed' in certain contexts. For informal situations, you can use да, точно or the phrase конечно же to express 'of course' or 'indeed'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word действи́тельно is an adverb and can be placed at the beginning of a sentence to emphasize the truth of the statement that follows.
How do you pronounce it?
dejstvítelʹno
Did you know?
- The word пра́вда is used in a way that creates a conceptual distinction between 'truth' as a factual statement and истина, which refers to a higher, absolute or spiritual truth.
- The word коне́чно is derived from the word for 'end', literally meaning 'finally' or 'at the end', which evolved into the meaning 'of course'.
- While несомне́нно is the most formal way to say 'indeed', using it in a casual setting can sound intentionally ironic or mock-sophisticated.
Examples in context
- Данные, предоставленные в отчете, действительно соответствуют реальной ситуации.The data provided in the report indeed corresponds to the real situation.
- Вы действительно справились с задачей, в самом деле впечатляет!You indeed managed to solve the task, and it is truly impressive!
- Ты знаешь, она конечно же была впечатлена твоим выступлением на конференции!You know, she was indeed impressed by your presentation at the conference, no doubt!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “indeed” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
