واقعاً
vâqe'an
The Persian word for 'really' is واقعاً (vâqe'an).
واقعاً is an adverb meaning 'actually' or 'in reality'.
Meaning: actually (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The adverb واقعاً is formed from the adjective واقعی (vâqe'i), meaning 'real', combined with the suffix '-an' to create an adverbial form.
Which one should you use?
While واقعاً is an adverb used in statements, it is also commonly used as an interjection by adding a question mark (واقعاً؟) to express surprise or to seek confirmation of new information. For a more informal way to convey surprise or disbelief, you can use جدی؟.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
vâqe'an
Did you know?
- The root of واقعاً comes from the Arabic word for 'occurring' or 'happening'. This means that when you say 'really' in Persian, you are literally saying that something is 'occurring' or 'taking place' in reality.
- The word واقعاً can be used sarcastically to dismiss someone's claims, similar to how an English speaker might say 'Really?' with a rolling of the eyes.
- In many Persian dialects, the pronunciation of the final ً sound can shift slightly in casual speech, making it sound more like a soft 'an' or even a nasalized vowel depending on the region.
Examples in context
- این واقعاً زشت است.It's really gross.This sentence shows how to use واقعاً to describe a quality.Tatoeba #12876151 by manelie, translation #2249215 by CK
- من واقعاً سرخ را می‌پسندم.I really like red.This sentence demonstrates using واقعاً to express a strong preference.Tatoeba #9865173 by sinakd, translation #3821228 by CK
- من واقعاً احساس نگرانی دارم.I feel really uneasy.This sentence illustrates using واقعاً to emphasize a feeling.Tatoeba #12866691 by manelie, translation #8385714 by CK
- آیا واقعاً می‌توانید امشب برای شام مراقب کودکان باشید؟Can you really take care of the children for dinner tonight?
- این فیلم حقیقتاً شگفت‌انگیز است.This movie is really amazing.
- 29 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ali and Zahra are talking about a new movie.
- علی Aliاین فیلم واقعاً هیجان‌انگیز بود.In film vaqe'an hayjan-angiz bud.This movie was actually exciting.
- زهرا Zahraواقعاً؟ من که خوشم نیامد.Vaqe'an? Man ke khosham nayamad.Really? I didn't like it.
- علی Aliولی داستانش واقعاً عجیب بود.Vali dastanash vaqe'an ajib bud.But the story was actually strange.
- زهرا Zahraبله، حق با توست علی.Bale, hagh ba tost Ali.Yes, you are right, Ali.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “really” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
