anscheinend
Translation
apparently, seemingly
Examples
Anscheinend hat er den Zug verpasst.
Apparently, he missed the train.
Sie ist anscheinend krank.
She is apparently ill.
Grammar Patterns
anscheinend + [clause] apparently Anscheinend kommt er heute nicht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: offenbar, vermutlich; Antonyms: tatsächlich, wirklich
Etymology
From 'an' (on, at) and 'scheinen' (to seem, to shine). It refers to what 'shines forth' or appears on the surface.
Memory Tips
'Anscheinend' is used when you have evidence to believe something is true, like English 'apparently'. 'Scheinbar' can imply that the appearance is deceptive.