For real Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɹiɫ
fer-REEL
fˈɔː/ /ɹiːl
for-REEL
Definition
Used to show you are being sincere, or to ask if something is true or genuine. It can mean 'seriously' or 'is this real?' depending on context.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in spoken English. Often used to confirm sincerity ('Are you for real?'), to stress that something is not a joke, or to emphasize authenticity. Not used in formal writing. Similar to 'seriously' or 'no joke'.
Spanish: en serio - de verdadPortuguese (BR): de verdade - sérioPortuguese (PT): a sério - de verdadeChinese (Simplified): 真的 - 认真地Chinese (Traditional): 真的 - 認真地Hindi: सच में - सचमुचArabic: بجد - فعلاًBengali: সত্যি - সত্যিই (গম্ভীরভাবে)Russian: серьёзно - на самом делеJapanese: 本気で - マジでVietnamese: thật đấy - thật sựKorean: 진짜로 - 정말로Turkish: gerçekten - ciddi ciddiUrdu: واقعی میں - سچ میںIndonesian: seriusan - beneran
Example Sentences
Is this story for real?
basic
I'm telling you for real, I saw it happen.
basic
Are you for real or joking?
basic
Wait, you got tickets to the concert for real?
natural
She's finally moving to Paris, for real this time.
natural
This job offer is for real; I just got the contract.
natural