English–German

“supposedly” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌgeːplɪç/

Example

Er ist angeblich krank.

He is supposedly ill.

Illustration for angeblich (supposedly)

How to say “supposedly” in German

“Supposedly” in German is angeblich.

A report carrying a small label that says its source and truth have not been confirmed.

Full entry for angeblich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with angeblich

Er kommt angeblich morgen.

He is supposedly coming tomorrow.

Tips for using angeblich

  • Angeblich does not assert that a claim is false; it marks the claim as unverified or attributed to others.

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