scheinbar
Translation
apparent, seeming, ostensible
Examples
Der scheinbare Widerspruch löste sich auf.
The apparent contradiction was resolved.
Er zeigte nur scheinbares Interesse.
He only showed apparent interest.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) used as an adjective before a noun That is an apparent success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anscheinend; Antonyms: tatsächlich (actual), wirklich (real)
Etymology
From 'Schein' (appearance, shine) + '-bar' (suffix meaning '-able'). Literally 'appearing-able'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'shines' on the surface but might be different underneath. It's only the 'apparent' truth.