obvious / apparently
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obvious
So clear and evident that it is easy for everyone to recognize or understand; unmistakable or evident.
Es ist offensichtlich, dass du müde bist, du kannst kaum die Augen offen halten.
It is obvious that you are tired; you can hardly keep your eyes open.
The word is a compound of 'offen' (open) and 'sichtlich' (visible, from 'Sicht' meaning sight/view). Something that is 'offensichtlich' (obvious/apparent) is therefore 'openly' before your eyes and clear for everyone to see.
Sein Fehler im Bericht war so groß, dass er offensichtlich war.
His mistake in the report was so big that it was obvious.
As an adverb, 'offensichtlich' can stand flexibly in the sentence. It often appears at the beginning of the sentence to emphasize the statement, or after the conjugated verb within the sentence.
Offensichtlich hat er den Zug verpasst.
Apparently, he missed the train.
Pay attention to the subtle difference: 'Offensichtlich' can mean that something is certain and visible to everyone. But it can also express a strong assumption, similar to 'anscheinend' (apparently).
Die Tinte auf dem Papier ist noch nass, der Brief ist offensichtlich neu.
The ink on the paper is still wet; the letter is obviously new.
clear
'klar' and 'offensichtlich' can both mean that something is easy to understand or recognize. 'klar' is more general and works well for explanations, rules, answers, or plans. 'offensichtlich' is used when something is so recognizable that you can hardly miss it. It can also mean that something is probably true based on visible signs. If you only want to say that something is understandable, 'klar' often fits better. If you mean that everyone can see or notice it, 'offensichtlich' is more precise.
Es ist offensichtlich, dass du heute sehr müde bist.
It is obvious that you are very tired today.
Die Anweisung auf dem Formular ist kurz und klar.
The instruction on the form is short and clear.