No. 1,070 in German
angeblich
Allegedly.
In a sentence
Er hat angeblich das Problem schon gelöst.
He supposedly already solved the problem.
In this sentence, 'angeblich' is used to introduce information that is reported but not confirmed or certain, implying hearsay or doubt about its veracity.
Die angebliche Schuldige wurde freigesprochen.
The alleged culprit was acquitted.
Here, 'angeblich' serves an attributive function, modifying 'Schuldige' to indicate that the claim is not proven but assumed or stated by someone.
Angeblich soll das Wetter nächste Woche besser werden.
Supposedly, the weather is going to improve next week.
In this example, 'angeblich' is employed to express that the information reported ('the weather will improve') is not definite but hearsay or prediction.
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