offenbar — meaning in English

English meaning

• apparent adj Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
• apparently adv According to what one has heard or read, though not necessarily confirmed.
• obvious adj Easy to see or understand; not needing explanation.
• obviously adv Clearly; in a way that's easy to see or understand.
• ostensible adj Clearly shown or stated openly, for everyone to see.
• ostensibly adv Apparently or supposedly, based on what is claimed — often with the hint that the real reason might be different.

Senses

offenbar is used for these senses in English:

• apparent Appearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, but not necessarily opposed to, true or real); seeming.
• apparently (rare) Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
• obvious Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
• obviously In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
• ostensible Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
• ostensibly (modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).

apparent — full definition

1. adj Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
2. adj Seeming to be true, though possibly not; as it appears rather than as it truly is.

apparently — full definition

1. adv According to what one has heard or read, though not necessarily confirmed.
2. adv Clearly or obviously, based on what can be seen.

Related German words