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it appears
/ɪt əˈpɪrz/
es scheint
It appears that the meeting has been postponed.
Es scheint, dass das Treffen verschoben wurde.
neutral
es scheint (dass)
It appears she forgot to lock the door.
Es scheint, dass sie vergessen hat, die Tür abzuschließen.
It appears to be raining outside.
Es scheint draußen zu regnen.
Used to indicate that something seems to be true based on evidence or observation, often implying uncertainty.
Verwandte Ausdrücke
Profi-Tipp
Formal vs. Informal Alternatives
In informal contexts, 'it looks like' or 'it seems' are more natural. For formal writing, 'it appears' is appropriate.
Goldene Regel
Usage in Reports
Use 'it appears' in reports or analyses to indicate findings without absolute certainty, e.g., 'It appears that the data supports our hypothesis.'
Wortursprung
The phrase 'it appears' combines the pronoun 'it' with the verb 'appear' (from Old French 'aparoir', from Latin 'apparere', meaning 'to come into view'). The construction has been used in English since the 14th century to express evidentiality.
Verwendungshinweise
This phrase is commonly used in formal and neutral contexts to express a tentative conclusion. It is less direct than stating a fact and often softens the assertion.
Wortzerlegung
it
pronoun referring to an unspecified subject
pronounappears
third-person singular of 'appear', meaning 'to seem or give the impression of being'
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