anscheinend
apparently
Etwas sieht so aus, als ob es wahr ist, aber man ist sich nicht ganz sicher.
The German word "anscheinend" is an adverb meaning "apparently" or "seemingly". It comes from "an" (a prefix) and "Schein", which means "appearance" or "shine". Thus, "anscheinend" relates to something that appears or seems to be true based on what is visible or known.
Similar words:
- offenbar (obviously, evidently)
- scheinbar (seemingly, apparently but perhaps not actually)
- vermutlich (presumably, probably)
Differences:
- anscheinend: emphasizes what outwardly appears to be the case.
- scheinbar: may indicate something appears true but actually isn't (mere appearance).
- offenbar: connotes clear evidence or strong appearance.
- vermutlich: expresses a guess or probability, less certain than "anscheinend".
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Examples
Er ist anscheinend nicht zu Hause.adverb
He is apparently not at home.
Anscheinend wird das Wetter morgen besser.adverb
Apparently, the weather will be better tomorrow.
Das Museum ist anscheinend geschlossen.adverb
The museum is apparently closed.
Anscheinend hat sie ihren Schlüssel verloren.adverb
Apparently, she has lost her key.
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