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understandably
For a reason that is easy to understand and relate to; in a way that is understandable.
Nach der langen Wanderung war sie verständlicherweise sehr erschöpft.
After the long hike, she was understandably very exhausted.
This adverb is derived from the adjective 'verständlich' (understandable) by adding the ending '-erweise'. This ending forms adverbs that mean 'in a ... way.' Literally, then: 'in an understandable way.'
Er hat den Test nicht bestanden, weil er klugerweise vorher gelernt hat.
He did not pass the test because he wisely studied beforehand.
'Verständlicherweise' (understandably) can stand in position 1; then the verb follows in position 2. It can also stand inside the sentence, usually after the conjugated verb and the subject.
Verständlicherweise wollte sie nach der langen Reise nur noch schlafen.
Understandably, after the long journey she only wanted to sleep.
This word is a comment adverb. It does not describe how an action is carried out, but rather comments on the whole sentence. It expresses that the speaker considers the situation logical and understandable.
Sie hat das Jobangebot abgelehnt, was ich verständlicherweise schade finde.
She turned down the job offer, which I understandably find a pity.
understandable
Both words express that something is understandable. Verständlich usually describes a clear statement or presentation, while verständlicherweise evaluates a reaction or action as understandable. Use verständlich for the content itself and verständlicherweise when giving a reason for a reaction.
Verständlicherweise war die Schülerin nach dieser schlechten Nachricht traurig.
Understandably, the student was sad after receiving this bad news.
Die Erklärung des Lehrers war verständlich, obwohl das Thema schwierig war.
The teacher’s explanation was understandable even though the topic was difficult.
