Offensichtlich
Example: Es ist offensichtlich, dass er die Wahrheit sagt.
Definition
"Offensichtlich" is an adjective meaning something that is clearly evident or easily perceived, often without doubt. For example, in the phrase 'Es ist offensichtlich, dass er die Wahrheit sagt,' it means it is clearly apparent that he is telling the truth.
Etymology
The word "offensichtlich" comes from the German roots 'offen' meaning 'open' and 'sichtlich' meaning 'visible' or 'seen.' Together, they combine to mean 'openly visible' or 'obvious.' Did you know? The word conveys the sense of something so visible it cannot be hidden or denied.
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"Offensichtlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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