deutlich
Translation
clear, distinct, plain, significant
Examples
Bitte sprechen Sie deutlicher.
Please speak more clearly.
Das ist ein deutliches Zeichen.
That is a clear sign.
Der Unterschied ist deutlich.
The difference is clear.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be clear, distinct The difference is deutlich.
((attributive)) a clear, distinct (sth.) That is a deutliches Zeichen.
((adverbial)) clearly, significantly Please speak deutlicher.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clear, distinct, explicit; Antonyms: unclear, vague, indistinct
Etymology
From the verb 'deuten' (to point, interpret) + the adjective-forming suffix '-lich'. It means something that can be clearly pointed to or interpreted.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'deuten' (to point). If you can point at something and it's easily seen, it's 'deutlich'.