Noun
der Anschein
Pronunciation: /ˈanˌʃaɪ̯n/
appearance, semblance, impression
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Meanings
Noun
- appearance, semblance, impression
Example sentence
Allem Anschein nach sind sie ein glückliches Paar.
To all appearances, they are a happy couple.
Word forms
singular
der Anschein
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Anschein
Accusativeden Anschein
Dativedem Anschein
Genitivedes Anscheins
Anschein has no common plural.
Usage
- den Anschein erwecken — Create the impression that something is the case.
- allem Anschein nach — Apparently or to all appearances.
Das leere Haus erweckte den Anschein, unbewohnt zu sein.
The empty house gave the impression of being unoccupied.