No. 14,957 in German
scheinbar
"Seemingly" or "apparently, but not actually."
In a sentence
Scheinbar ist niemand zu Hause.
Apparently, nobody is at home.
Here, 'scheinbar' indicates an assumption or appearance that something seems to be the case.
Er hat scheinbar die Aufgabe gelöst.
He seemingly solved the task.
This usage suggests that it appeared as if he solved the task, potentially implying doubt on the actual completion.
Scheinbar meinte sie es ernst.
Seemingly, she meant it seriously.
In this context, 'scheinbar' reflects the perception that her intentions appeared serious.
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