на са́мом де́ле
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- 1.
actually, in fact, as a matter of fact, in reality
Она́ ка́жется стро́гой, но на са́мом де́ле она́ до́брая.
She seems strict, but she's actually kind.
Introduces a correction of a false impression.
- 2.
really, truly, indeed
Она́ ве́рила, что гномы есть на са́мом де́ле.
She believed that gnomes really exist.
Confirms rather than corrects.
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