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transparent in German

transparent in German is durchsichtig, transparent, erkennbar — transparent means clear enough to see through; letting light pass so objects behind it are visible.

transparent in German

durchsichtig
adj
(of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.
transparent
adj
(of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.
transparent
adj
(of a system or organization) Open, public; having the property that theories and practices are publicly visible, thereby reducing the chance of corruption.
durchsichtig
adj
(of a system or organization) Open, public; having the property that theories and practices are publicly visible, thereby reducing the chance of corruption.
erkennbar
adj
Obvious; readily apparent; easy to see or understand.
transparent
adj
Obvious; readily apparent; easy to see or understand.

What does "transparent" mean?

  1. adj Clear enough to see through; letting light pass so objects behind it are visible.
    "The window was made of transparent glass."
  2. adj Open and honest, with nothing hidden.
    "The mayor promised a transparent process for awarding contracts."
  3. adj So obvious that the real meaning or intent is easy to see through.
    "His excuse for being late was transparent — everyone knew he had overslept."

transparent in a sentence

  • The window was made of transparent glass.
  • She wrapped the gift in transparent cellophane.
  • The mayor promised a transparent process for awarding contracts.
  • His excuse for being late was transparent — everyone knew he had overslept.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "transparent" in German?

"transparent" in German is durchsichtig, transparent, erkennbar. transparent means: Clear enough to see through; letting light pass so objects behind it are visible.

How do you use "transparent" in a sentence?

Example: "The window was made of transparent glass." In German, "transparent" is durchsichtig, transparent, erkennbar.

Are there other ways to say "transparent" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "transparent": durchsichtig, transparent, erkennbar.

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