ADJECTIVE
scheinbar/ˈʃaɪ̯nbaːɐ̯/apparent; seemingly; ostensible
scheinbar is a German adjective that means apparent, seemingly, or ostensible. It is pronounced /ˈʃaɪ̯nbaːɐ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "scheinbarer" and "scheinbarsten".
Definitions
1.appearing to be true, but not actually so; only seemingly(appearance, contrast to reality)
a.having the appearance of something, but not the reality
Sein scheinbarer Reichtum täuschte alle.—His apparent wealth fooled everyone.
b.used to contrast with echt (genuine); only ostensible, not real
Das war nur eine scheinbare Verbesserung.—That was only an apparent improvement.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | scheinbar |
|---|---|
| Comparative | scheinbarer |
| Superlative | scheinbarsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "scheinbar" mean in English?
- "scheinbar" means apparent, seemingly, or ostensible. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "scheinbar"?
- "scheinbar" is pronounced /ˈʃaɪ̯nbaːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "scheinbar"?
- The comparative of "scheinbar" is "scheinbarer" and the superlative is "scheinbarsten".
- What part of speech is "scheinbar"?
- "scheinbar" is a adjective in German.
