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 people say or claim, but not proven(reported information, not confirmed)
a.used to indicate doubt or skepticism about what is being claimed
Er ist angeblich krank, aber ich habe ihn gestern gesehen.—He is allegedly sick, but I saw him yesterday.
b.used to report information that has not been personally verified
Angeblich soll das Museum am Montag geschlossen sein.—Supposedly the museum is closed on Monday.
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.
