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“transparent” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁanspaˈʁɛnt/

Example

Glas ist transparenter als Plastik.

Glass is more transparent than plastic.

Illustration for transparent (transparent)

How to say “transparent” in German

“Transparent” in German is transparent.

A clear pane lets both light and the details behind it remain visible, like a process whose steps can be followed.

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

Example sentences with transparent

Die Details des Vertrags sind nicht transparent genug.

The details of the contract are not transparent enough.

Tips for using transparent

  • The adjective is lowercase, but the related noun is capitalized as die Transparenz; transparent also commonly describes procedures and information, not only glass.

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