angeblich
Translation
alleged, supposed, purported, reportedly
Examples
Er ist angeblich krank.
He is allegedly sick.
Der angebliche Dieb wurde festgenommen.
The alleged thief was arrested.
Sie hat das angeblich nicht gewusst.
She supposedly didn't know that.
Grammar Patterns
allegedly + [clause] ((angeblich + [Satz])) Allegedly, he won the lottery.
the alleged + [noun] ((der/die/das angebliche + [Nomen])) The alleged expert knew nothing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vermutlich, scheinbar; Antonyms: tatsächlich, wirklich
Etymology
From the verb 'angeben' (to state, to claim). It refers to something that is 'claimed' or stated but not proven.
Memory Tips
Think of information that is 'given on' ('an-geben') a topic, but without confirmation. It's just an allegation.