по-видимому
Translation of по-видимому
apparently
Russian word in Latin letters: po-vidimomu
Meaning of по-видимому
судя по всему, как кажется
used to say that something seems true or likely
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
По-видимому or очевидно?
очевидно
очевидно ≠ apparently: obviously, clearly
Don't say очевидно for apparently. It seems so — по-видимому; it's clear to everyone — очевидно.
По-видимому, в доме никого нет.
Apparently, nobody is home.
Очевидно, что он устал: глаза закрываются.
He's obviously tired (not apparently): his eyes are closing.
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Apparently, the shop closes early today.
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По-видимому, магазин сегодня закрывается рано.
She is apparently moving next month.
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По-видимому, она переезжает в следующем месяце.
по-видимому synonyms
What's the difference between по-видимому, по всей видимости, кажется, вроде бы, and якобы
Almost the same, slightly more bookish.
Everyday: it seems, I think so.
Colloquial, less sure.
Advanced: broader words
Apparently, but the speaker doubts it is true.
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What does по-видимому mean?
used to say that something seems true or likely
How do you pronounce по-видимому?
по-видимому is pronounced [pəˈvʲidʲɪməmʊ], in Latin letters “po-vidimomu”.
How is по-видимому used in a sentence?
Apparently, the shop closes early today. Translation: По-видимому, магазин сегодня закрывается рано.
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