B1AbstractAdjective

offensichtlich

obvious/evident

/ˈɔfn̩zɪçtlɪç/

Adjective meaning 'obvious'. Also used as adverb: 'Offensichtlich hat er recht' = Obviously he's right.

Example Sentences

Das ist offensichtlich falsch.

That is obviously wrong.

Offensichtlich hat er gelogen.

Obviously he lied.

Der Fehler ist offensichtlich.

The mistake is obvious.

Confusing with 'anscheinend'

✅ 'Offensichtlich' = obviously (certain). 'Anscheinend' = apparently (uncertain)

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