adjectiveadverb
offenkundig
obvious
So klar, dass es jeder leicht sehen oder verstehen kann.
The German word "offenkundig" is an adjective/adverb meaning "obvious", "evident", or "manifest".
It's composed of the words:
- Offen = "open"
- Kundig = "knowledgeable" or "informed"
Together, it implies something openly known or clearly visible.
Similar words:
- deutlich (clear)
- offensichtlich (obvious)
- ersichtlich (evident)
Differences:
- Offenkundig emphasizes that something is openly acknowledged or clearly understood by many.
- Offensichtlich can sometimes be subjective—what appears obvious to someone.
- Deutlich focuses more on clarity or clearness, especially in communication or perception.
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Examples
Das Problem war offenkundig für alle Beteiligten.adjective
The problem was obvious to all involved.
Seine Freude wurde offenkundig, als er das Geschenk erhielt.adjective
His joy became obvious when he received the gift.
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