apparent

offensichtlich, klar

Leicht zu bemerken oder zu verstehen.

In einfachem Englisch: Something like this is easy to notice or understand.

• There was no apparent reason for the delay.
• The problem soon became apparent.
• It was apparent that she had misunderstood the instructions.

So benutzt man es: apparent to someone (The mistake was apparent to everyone.); it is apparent that… (It is apparent that we need more time.)

Synonyme: obvious, clear, evident

Gegenteile: unclear

Häufige Wendungen: apparent reason, become apparent, immediately apparent

scheinbar, vermeintlich

Wirkt wahr oder echt, obwohl es das möglicherweise nicht ist.

In einfachem Englisch: Something like this seems true or real, although it may not be.

• Her apparent calm hid her fear.
• The plan's apparent success did not last.
• There is an apparent contradiction between the two reports.

Synonyme: seeming, outward

Gegenteile: actual

Häufige Wendungen: apparent success, apparent calm, apparent contradiction

sichtbar, erkennbar

Mit den Augen deutlich zu erkennen.

In einfachem Englisch: Something like this can be seen clearly.

• The cracks were apparent in bright light.
• Disappointment was apparent on his face.
• No damage was apparent from outside the building.

So benutzt man es: apparent to someone (The damage was apparent to anyone looking closely.)

Synonyme: visible, noticeable

Gegenteile: invisible, hidden

Häufige Wendungen: apparent damage, barely apparent, apparent marks