oberflächlich
superficial
So, dass man nur das Äußere oder den ersten Eindruck beachtet und nicht tief darüber nachdenkt.
The German word "oberflächlich" is an adjective that means "superficial" or "shallow". It is composed of the prefix "ober-" meaning "over" or "above" and the word "flächlich", which relates to " Fläche" meaning "surface" or "area". "Oberflächlich" is often used to describe something that lacks depth, either literally in a physical sense or metaphorically, in discussing thoughts, analysis, or understanding.
Similar words in German include "oberflächlichkeitsmäßig" (superficially) and "lässig" (casual). The difference lies in context: while "oberflächlich" denotes a lack of depth or thoroughness, "lässig" tends to refer more to a casual or laid-back attitude rather than depth itself.
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Examples
Das Urteil wirkt sehr oberflächlich.adjective
The judgment appears very superficial.
Manche Themen werden oberflächlich besprochen.adverb
Some topics are discussed superficially.
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