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anscheinend

apparently, seemingly

adverb AHN-shy-nent Rare

Also means

it would seem

Usage Note

Anscheinend expresses that something appears true based on external evidence, with no strong commitment to its truth. Contrast with scheinbar (illusory, not actually true) — anscheinend leans toward 'probably is', scheinbar toward 'only seems to be'.

Examples

"Er hat anscheinend die Einladung vergessen."

Natural Translation

He apparently forgot the invitation.

Literal Translation

He apparently the invitation forgotten.

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