augenscheinlich
Translation
apparent, obvious, evident, ostensible
Examples
Der Fehler war augenscheinlich.
The mistake was apparent.
Er war augenscheinlich müde, aber arbeitete weiter.
He was apparently tired, but continued to work.
Grammar Patterns
to be augenscheinlich to be apparent/obvious The mistake was apparent.
augenscheinlich + Verb apparently ... He apparently lied.
Similar Words
Synonyms: offensichtlich, offenbar (obvious); Antonym: tatsächlich (actually)
Etymology
Composed of 'Auge' (eye) and 'scheinlich' (apparent, from 'scheinen' - to seem). It literally means 'apparent to the eye'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Augen' (eyes) + 'scheinlich' (seemingly). It's what 'seems' true to your 'eyes'. This can mean it's obvious, or just that it appears so.