Adjective / Adverb
angeblich
Pronunciation: /ˈanˌɡeːplɪç/
alleged, pretended, reported
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Meanings
Adjective
- alleged, pretended, reported
Adverb
- allegedly, supposedly, reportedly, reputedly
Example sentence
Die Ursache für die Krankheit ist angeblich kontaminiertes Rindfleisch.
The cause of the illness is reportedly contaminated beef.
Usage
- der angebliche Experte — Supposed or alleged; the description is not presented as confirmed.
- angeblich / tatsächlich — A reported claim differs from something stated as actual fact.
Der angebliche Experte konnte keine einzige Frage beantworten.
The supposed expert could not answer a single question.