German Conversation · Level 66
75 words
German word
offenkundig
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɔfn̩ˌkʊndɪç/
Meaning
- adjectiveobvious
Example
Die offenkundige Tatsache überraschte alle.
The obvious fact surprised everyone.
More examples
Viele Experten hielten das Ergebnis für offenkundig.
Many experts considered the result obvious.
Core concept
A fact stands in plain view, leaving little room for a different conclusion.
Common phrases
für offenkundig halten
consider ___ obvious
offenkundige Indizien
obvious indications
Similar words
offensichtlich: Easy to recognize from what is seen or from the available evidence.
offenbar: Apparent from the surface or outward signs.
eindeutig: Leaving only one possible interpretation and no room for ambiguity.
klar: Easy to understand because nothing is confused or obscure.
Definition in German
Offen sichtbar und so klar, dass es keiner weiteren Erklärung bedarf.
Word origin
Offenkundig combines offen, meaning open, with kundig, meaning informed or known, and thus developed the sense of something openly known.
Usage tips
- Offenkundig is more formal than the common everyday adjective offensichtlich and often suits formal writing or careful speech.
Other meanings
- evidentadjective
Opposites
- unklarunclearadjective
- verdecktconcealedadjective
Related words
- Offenkundigkeitobviousnessnoun