angeblich
Translation
alleged, supposed, purported
Examples
Der angebliche Dieb wurde verhaftet.
The alleged thief was arrested.
Sie nannte angebliche Gründe für ihr Fehlen.
She gave alleged reasons for her absence.
Er ist angeblich krank.
He is supposedly ill.
Grammar Patterns
[attributive] ((noun)) alleged/supposed the angebliche Grund
[adverbial] supposedly, allegedly Er ist angeblich verreist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vermeintlich, mutmaßlich; Antonyms: tatsächlich, wirklich
Etymology
From 'angeben' (to claim, to state) + '-lich' (adjective suffix). It implies something is 'as claimed' but not necessarily proven.
Memory Tips
Think of it as what someone has 'angeben' (claimed), but it's not confirmed. It's just an allegation.