English–German
“apparently” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɔfn̩ˌbaːɐ̯/
Example
Er hat offenbar keine Zeit.
Apparently, he has no time.
How to say “apparently” in German
“Apparently” in German is offenbar.
Visible signs point toward a likely explanation, but the conclusion remains short of certainty.
Example sentences with offenbar
Das klappt offenbar nicht.
Apparently, that doesn't work.
Tips for using offenbar
- At the start of a main clause, offenbar occupies the first position and the finite verb remains second, as in 'Offenbar hat er keine Zeit.'
Other German words for “apparently”
Sie wirkt scheinbar glücklich.
She appears happy.
Er ist anscheinend krank.
He is apparently sick.