unmistakable
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unmistakable
So clear, obvious, and characteristic that confusion or error is impossible. Synonymous with 'unmissverständlich' (unambiguous) or 'eindeutig' (clear).
Das Gemälde trägt die unverkennbare Handschrift von Van Gogh.
The painting bears the unmistakable signature style of Van Gogh.
The word can be broken down well: 'un-' (not) + 'verkennen' (to misjudge/misrecognize) + '-bar' (-able, possibility). So it literally means that something 'cannot be misrecognized'.
Seine Freude über das Geschenk war unverkennbar.
His joy over the gift was unmistakable.
'Unverkennbar' can stand as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb that refers to the whole sentence. As an adverb, it often appears at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.
Sie hat einen unverkennbaren Akzent.
She has an unmistakable accent.
'Unverkennbar' (unmistakable) is often used to describe a characteristic feature. Typical nouns are 'Stil' (style), 'Handschrift' (signature style), 'Ähnlichkeit' (resemblance), or 'Zeichen' (sign).
Die Architektur trägt den unverkennbaren Stil der 1920er Jahre.
The architecture bears the unmistakable style of the 1920s.
obvious / apparently
Both words describe something that is clearly recognizable. „Offensichtlich“ emphasizes that a fact is easy to recognize or understand, while „unverkennbar“ more strongly emphasizes that confusion or error is ruled out. Choose „unverkennbar“ when a clear, characteristic feature is decisive.
An seinem starken Dialekt war unverkennbar, dass er aus Bayern kam.
His strong dialect made it unmistakable that he came from Bavaria.
An den nassen Straßen ist offensichtlich, dass es in der Nacht geregnet hat.
The wet roads made it obvious that it had rained during the night.
