scheinbar
seemingly
Meaning of scheinbar
dem äußeren Eindruck nach, aber in Wirklichkeit vielleicht nicht
apparently; as it seems
Pronunciation
scheinbar with English translation
scheinbar usage examples
Er war scheinbar ruhig.
He was seemingly calm.
Scheinbar ist alles in Ordnung.
Seemingly, everything is fine.
scheinbar synonyms
What's the difference between scheinbar, anscheinend, offenbar, augenscheinlich, offensichtlich, vorgeblich, and scheinheilig
apparently, based on outward signs; often means 'as it seems' without strong emphasis on proof.
obviously/apparently; slightly stronger, suggesting the conclusion is clear from the situation.
evidently, at first glance; more formal/bookish, often describing what is visible right away.
obvious, evidently; stronger and more certain than 'scheinbar', usually for something easy to notice or understand.
allegedly, purportedly; emphasizes that something is only claimed or pretended to be true.
supposedly, allegedly; often marks distance from the claim and suggests doubt about its truth.
Advanced: broader words
hypocritical, falsely pious; not a neutral synonym, but a judgment about someone who appears virtuous yet is insincere.
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Questions about this word
What does scheinbar mean?
apparently; as it seems
How do you pronounce scheinbar?
scheinbar is pronounced [ˈʃaɪnbaːɐ̯].
How is scheinbar used in a sentence?
He was seemingly calm. Translation: Er war scheinbar ruhig.
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