ADVERB
angeblich/ˈanˌɡeːplɪç/allegedly; supposedly; reportedly
angeblich is a German adverb that means allegedly, supposedly, or reportedly. It is pronounced /ˈanˌɡeːplɪç/.
Definitions
1.according to what is said or claimed, but not confirmed as certain(reporting hearsay or lack of certainty)
a.reportedly, as claimed by others, though the truth is doubted or unknown
Er ist angeblich krank, aber ich habe ihn gestern in der Stadt gesehen.—He is supposedly sick, but I saw him in town yesterday.
b.used to express skepticism about a statement or rumor
Angeblich soll das neue Restaurant sehr gut sein.—The new restaurant is allegedly very good.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "angeblich" mean in English?
- "angeblich" means allegedly, supposedly, or reportedly. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "angeblich"?
- "angeblich" is pronounced /ˈanˌɡeːplɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "angeblich"?
- "angeblich" is a adverb in German.
