skinbarlig

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Danish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Low German schinbarlich (clear, apparent), related to the verb schienen (to shine).

Pronunciation[edit]

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Adjective[edit]

skinbarlig (neuter skinbarligt, plural and definite singular attributive skinbarlige)

  1. (attributive only) clear, plain, pure, unvarnished (said of a truth or reality manifest to all)
    Synonym: usminket

Usage notes[edit]

  • Only used attributively, in set expressions such as "den skinbarlige sandhed" ("the plain truth"), "den skinbarlige virkelighed" ("the plain reality").

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