offenbar
evident · apparently · obviously
Etwas ist so, dass es für alle leicht zu erkennen oder zu verstehen ist.
The German word "offenbar" is an adjective and adverb meaning "obvious", "apparent", or "evident".
- It is derived from the verb "offenbaren", which means "to reveal".
- Root: "offen" means "open".
- The suffix "-bar" means "able to be", so "offenbar" literally means "able to be revealed" or "apparent".
Similar words:
- "anscheinend" (seemingly)
- "eindeutig" (clear, unequivocal)
- "offenkundig" (obvious)
Difference:
- "offenbar" often indicates something that appears true based on evidence but may not be confirmed.
- "eindeutig" is stronger, indicating something unmistakably clear.
- "anscheinend" suggests something appears to be the case but perhaps with some uncertainty.
- "offenkundig" means openly evident or undeniably clear.
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Examples
Er ist offenbar müde.adverb
He is evidently tired.
Offenbar haben wir uns verlaufen.adverb
Apparently, we got lost.
Offenbar mag sie die Blumen sehr.adverb
Apparently she likes the flowers a lot.
Offenbar wurden alle Eintrittskarten verkauft.adverb
Apparently all tickets have been sold.
Offenbar haben sie den Weg gefunden.adverb
Apparently, they have found the way.
Offenbar hat er den Termin vergessen.adverb
He has obviously forgotten the appointment.
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