English–German
“plausible” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈglaʊ̯phaft/
Example
Die Erklärung klingt glaubhafter als die erste.
The explanation sounds more plausible than the first one.
How to say “plausible” in German
“Plausible” in German is glaubhaft.
An explanation that holds together well enough to make belief feel reasonable.
Example sentences with glaubhaft
Die Aussage hinterließ einen glaubhaften Eindruck.
The statement left a convincing impression.
Tips for using glaubhaft
- Glaubhaft usually describes a claim, explanation, or story, while glaubwürdig more often describes a person or source as trustworthy.
Other German words for “plausible”
Das ist eine plausible Idee.
That is a plausible idea.
Die Erklärung klingt glaubwürdig.
The explanation sounds plausible.