NOUN

Anschein/ˈanˌʃaɪ̯n/appearance; semblance; impression

Anschein is a German noun that means appearance, semblance, or impression. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʃaɪ̯n/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.the way something appears to be (may not match reality)(perception, outward signs)

a.visible impression or seeming state, not necessarily the true one

Der Anschein trügt oft.Appearances are often deceptive.

b.first outward impression; the seeming of something

Es hatte den Anschein, als ob er krank wäre.It seemed as if he were sick.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Anschein
Genitivedes Anscheines
Dativedem Anschein
Accusativeden Anschein

Frequently asked questions

What does "Anschein" mean in English?
"Anschein" means appearance, semblance, or impression. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Anschein"?
"Anschein" is pronounced /ˈanˌʃaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Anschein" der, die, or das?
"Anschein" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Anschein"?
"Anschein" is a noun in German.

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