Angeblich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Angeblich" is mainly used as adverb meaning "supposedly", "allegedly" or "reportedly". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "angeblich"

Its most important properties are:

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It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Angeblich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "Supposedly, according to what is said or claimed, but without certainty or confirmation."
Translation(s): supposedly, allegedly, reportedly
Synonym(s): vermeintlich, vorgeblich, mutmaßlich
Related word(s): scheinbar, offenbar

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat angeblich den Weltrekord gebrochen.He supposedly broke the world record.
Die Firma hat angeblich finanzielle Probleme.The company reportedly has financial problems.
Sie ist angeblich eine entfernte Verwandte der Königsfamilie.She is allegedly a distant relative of the royal family.

"Angeblich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "That which is claimed or supposed, but not confirmed or is doubtful."
Translation(s): alleged, supposed, purported, claimed
Synonym(s): vermeintlich, vorgeblich, mutmaßlich
Related word(s): fraglich, zweifelhaft

📝 Some usage examples:

Der angebliche Täter wurde verhaftet.The alleged perpetrator was arrested.
Seine angeblichen Qualifikationen stellten sich als falsch heraus.His alleged qualifications turned out to be false.
Die angebliche Entdeckung sorgte für Aufregung in der wissenschaftlichen Gemeinschaft.The alleged discovery caused excitement in the scientific community.