Adjective / Adverb
offenbar
Pronunciation: /ˈɔfn̩baːɐ̯/
apparent (evident)
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Meanings
Adjective
- apparent (evident)
Adverb
- apparently, evidently; obviously
Example sentence
Die Schwächen des Plans wurden schnell offenbar.
The weaknesses of the plan quickly became apparent.
Usage
- Offenbar hat er recht. — As an adverb, offenbar marks an inference from available evidence.
- offenbar werden — Means become apparent or evident.
Offenbar haben wir den falschen Bus genommen.
Apparently, we have taken the wrong bus.