oberflächlich

C1

superficial

English meaning
superficial

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oberflächlich in a sentence

Er wirkte sehr oberflächlich auf mich.

Word family

oberflächlich is built from ober (upper, top). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about oberflächlich

What does oberflächlich mean in English?

oberflächlich means "superficial". For example: "Er wirkte sehr oberflächlich auf mich."

What level is oberflächlich in German?

oberflächlich is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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