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deutlich
clear
Clear and easy to understand, so that it can be heard, seen, or read well.
example
Können Sie bitte etwas lauter und deutlicher sprechen?
Could you please speak a little louder and more clearly?
deutlich
clear / clearly
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Word family
The adjective 'deutlich' (clear/clearly) is related to the verb 'deuten', which means 'zeigen' (to show) or 'interpretieren' (to interpret). So something that is 'deutlich' can be recognized or understood well.
EXAMPLE
Seine Geste war eine deutliche Ablehnung.
His gesture was a clear rejection.
Use as an adverb
'Deutlich' (clearly) can be used unchanged as an adverb to describe a verb. In this function, it answers the question 'Wie?' (How?).
EXAMPLE
Er hat seine Meinung deutlich gesagt.
He stated his opinion clearly.
Intensification in comparisons
As an adverb, 'deutlich' (significantly) is very often used to emphasize a difference. It then stands directly before a comparative (e.g. 'besser' (better), 'mehr' (more)) or an adjective and means 'viel' (much) or 'wesentlich' (substantially).
EXAMPLE
Seit dem Training ist sie deutlich schneller geworden.
Since the training, she has become significantly faster.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'klar verständlich' (clearly understandable), 'deutlich' (clear/clearly) is often connected with communication: 'deutlich sprechen' (to speak clearly), 'deutlich schreiben' (to write clearly), or to have a 'deutliche Aussprache' (clear pronunciation).
EXAMPLE
Bitte schreiben Sie Ihren Namen in deutlichen Buchstaben.
Please write your name in clear letters.
Compare with
deutlich vs viel
much / a lot
'viel' and 'deutlich' can both intensify a comparison. You can say that something is 'viel besser' (much better) or 'deutlich besser' (significantly better). 'viel' is very general and very natural in everyday language. 'deutlich' emphasizes that the difference is clearly noticeable and not just small. It often sounds a bit more precise, for example with results, prices, or changes. Important: in this relation, 'deutlich' is being used as an intensifier. In other sentences, 'deutlich' can also mean 'clearly audible, visible, or understandable'.
deutlich
Nach der Reparatur läuft der Computer deutlich leiser.
After the repair, the computer runs significantly more quietly.
viel
Mit deiner Hilfe geht die Arbeit viel schneller.
With your help, the work goes much faster.
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