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offensichtlich

obviously

adverb OF-en-zikht-likh Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

evidently

Usage Note

offensichtlich asserts that something is plain to see, drawing an inference from visible evidence: Er hat offensichtlich verschlafen. Slightly more evidential than offenbar, which leans on hearsay or deduction.

Examples

"Offensichtlich hat niemand die Nachricht gelesen."

Natural Translation

Obviously nobody read the message.

Literal Translation

Obviously has nobody the message read.

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