Oberflächlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Oberflächlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "superficial", "shallow" or "superficially". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "oberflächlich"

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Meanings of "oberflächlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Lacking depth; superficial"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Analyse war oberflächlich und ungenau.His analysis was superficial and inaccurate.
  2. Sie hat nur eine oberflächliche Kenntnis des Themas.She has only a superficial knowledge of the topic.
  3. Das Gespräch war oberflächlich und belanglos.The conversation was superficial and trivial.

2.) "Superficially, without depth"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Thema nur oberflächlich behandelt.He only treated the topic superficially.
  2. Sie hat den Bericht oberflächlich gelesen.She read the report superficially.
  3. Die Prüfung wurde oberflächlich durchgeführt.The examination was carried out superficially.
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