der Anschein
appearance
The outward impression that a person or thing gives, which does not necessarily have to match reality.
EXAMPLE
Der äußere Anschein kann manchmal täuschen.
Outward appearances can sometimes be deceptive.
der Anschein
appearance
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Meanings
den Anschein erwecken
to give the impression
To convey the impression that something is the case, although it perhaps is not.
EXAMPLE
Er versuchte, den Anschein zu erwecken, er hätte alles unter Kontrolle.
He tried to give the impression that he had everything under control.
allem Anschein nach
apparently
Used to express an assumption based on visible signs; apparently.
EXAMPLE
Allem Anschein nach hat sie den Zug verpasst.
Apparently, she missed the train.
Usage tips
Word formation
The word 'Anschein' (appearance) is related to the verb 'scheinen' (to seem/appear). It describes how something seems or appears outwardly.
EXAMPLE
Es hat den Anschein, als würde es bald regnen.
It looks as if it will rain soon.
Fixed expression
A very common expression is 'Der Anschein trügt' (appearances are deceptive). You say this when reality is different from the first impression.
EXAMPLE
Er sieht unfreundlich aus, aber der Anschein trügt, er ist sehr nett.
He looks unfriendly, but appearances are deceptive; he is very nice.
Usage pattern
The expression 'den Anschein erwecken' (to give the impression) is often followed by a subordinate clause with 'dass' (that) or a construction with 'als ob' (as if) or 'als' + subjunctive II.
EXAMPLE
Sie erweckte den Anschein, als ob sie alles wüsste.
She gave the impression that she knew everything.
Word order
The expression 'allem Anschein nach' (apparently) often stands at the beginning of the sentence in position 1. The verb then moves directly after it into position 2.
EXAMPLE
Allem Anschein nach ist niemand zu Hause.
Apparently, no one is home.
Compare with
Anschein vs Eindruck
impression
„Der Eindruck“ usually refers to the effect or assessment experienced by a perceiving person and can also express a personal feeling. „Der Anschein“, by contrast, emphasizes visible signs that convey a certain picture but may be misleading. Use „Eindruck“ for personal perception and „Anschein“ for a possibly misleading outward sign.
Anschein
Der Anschein, dass der Zug pünktlich kommt, kann wegen der falschen Anzeige täuschen.
The appearance that the train will arrive on time may be misleading because of the incorrect display.
Eindruck
Mein Eindruck von dem neuen Kollegen ist, dass er sehr zuverlässig ist.
My impression of the new colleague is that he is very reliable.
In real life
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