Vorgeblich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorgeblich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "alleged", "ostensible" or "supposed". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "vorgeblich"

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Seemingly true but potentially false"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat vorgeblich gute Absichten, aber ich traue ihm nicht.He allegedly has good intentions, but I don't trust him.
  2. Die vorgeblichen Gründe für die Entscheidung waren nicht überzeugend.The alleged reasons for the decision were not convincing.
  3. Sein vorgebliches Interesse an der Kunst war nur ein Vorwand.His pretended interest in art was just a pretext.

2.) "Seemingly true, but possibly not"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat vorgeblich aus gesundheitlichen Gründen gekündigt.He allegedly resigned for health reasons.
  2. Sie hat vorgeblich keine Zeit, uns zu helfen.She ostensibly has no time to help us.
  3. Er ist vorgeblich ein Experte auf diesem Gebiet.He is supposedly an expert in this field.
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