augenscheinlich
obviously · apparent
The German word "augenscheinlich" is an adjective that means "apparent" or "evident". It combines "Augen" (eyes) and "scheinlich" (seeming or seeming to be), thus conveying the idea of something that is clearly visible or readily apparent to the eye.
Similar words in German include "offensichtlich" (obviously), "klar" (clear), and "deutlich" (distinct).
The difference among these terms lies mainly in their connotation and usage context. "Augenscheinlich" emphasizes appearance and the perceivable nature of something, while "offensichtlich" conveys that something is unambiguous or clearly the case. "Klar" and "deutlich" address clarity but can be used for non-visual contexts, whereas "augenscheinlich" is more focused on what can be observed.
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Examples
Das Ergebnis ist augenscheinlich falsch.adverb
The result is obviously wrong.
Die Firma hat die augenscheinlichen Mängel an der Maschine sofort repariert.adjective
The company immediately repaired the apparent defects in the machine.
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