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offenbar

B1

apparent, obviously

English meaning
apparent, obviously

offenbar in a sentence

Das Restaurant ist heute offenbar geschlossen.

The restaurant is apparently closed today.

Comparative and superlative

offenbar offenbarer am offenbarsten

Word family

offenbar is built from offen (open). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with offenbar

Questions about offenbar

What is the comparative of offenbar?

offenbar → offenbarer → am offenbarsten.

What does offenbar mean in English?

offenbar means "apparent, obviously". For example: "Das Restaurant ist heute offenbar geschlossen." — "The restaurant is apparently closed today."

What level is offenbar in German?

offenbar is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate.

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