English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

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 jellyfish was almost transparent, so we could see the water through it."
  2. adj Open and honest, with nothing hidden.
    "The company published a transparent report showing exactly how it spent donations."
  3. adj So obvious that the real meaning or intent is easy to see through.
    "Her flattery was so transparent that nobody believed a word of it."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

transparent in a sentence

  • The jellyfish was almost transparent, so we could see the water through it.
  • The window was made of transparent glass.
  • The company published a transparent report showing exactly how it spent donations.
  • I appreciate how transparent she was about the mistakes made on the project.

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 jellyfish was almost transparent, so we could see the water through it." 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.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.