ADVERB

offensichtlich/ˌɔfn̩ˈzɪçtlɪç/obviously; evidently; clearly

offensichtlich is a German adverb that means obviously, evidently, or clearly. It is pronounced /ˌɔfn̩ˈzɪçtlɪç/.

Definitions

1.clearly or obviously in an evident way(certainty)

a.evident to everyone; plain to see

Es war offensichtlich, dass er die Wahrheit nicht sagte.It was obvious that he wasn't telling the truth.

2.as can be deduced; apparently(supposition)

a.used to indicate something one has inferred

Offensichtlich hat sie den Termin vergessen.Apparently, she forgot the appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What does "offensichtlich" mean in English?
"offensichtlich" means obviously, evidently, or clearly. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "offensichtlich"?
"offensichtlich" is pronounced /ˌɔfn̩ˈzɪçtlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "offensichtlich"?
"offensichtlich" is a adverb in German.

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