die Transparenz
Translation
transparency, clearness, lucidity
Examples
Die Regierung verspricht mehr politische Transparenz.
The government promises more political transparency.
Die Transparenz des Glases ist beeindruckend.
The transparency of the glass is impressive.
Grammar Patterns
to create transparency to make things clear The government wants to create transparency.
the transparency of ((sth.)) the clearness of something The transparency of the decision is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Durchsichtigkeit (clearness), Klarheit (clarity), Offenheit (openness); Antonym: Intransparenz
Etymology
From Latin 'trans-' (through) + 'parere' (to appear). The quality of being able to be seen through.
Memory Tips
A direct cognate of 'transparency'. Think of a transparent window you can see through.