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προφανώς
obviously /profaˈnos/
adverbA1#355 most common
Also: evidently, clearly
Example sentences
Προφανώς, ο ήλιος λάμπει σήμερα.
Obviously, the sun is shining today.
Αυτή η ταινία είναι, προφανώς, πολύ δημοφιλής.
This movie is obviously very popular.
Προφανώς, χρειάζεσαι περισσότερη πρακτική για να βελτιωθείς.
Obviously, you need more practice to improve.
Ο καιρός είναι προφανώς καλύτερος από χθες.
The weather is obviously better than yesterday.
Προφανώς, η απόφαση αυτή θα έχει συνέπειες.
Obviously, this decision will have consequences.
Προφανώς, όλοι συμφωνούν με την πρόταση.
Obviously, everyone agrees with the proposal.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'προφανώς' meaning 'obviously' derives from the ancient Greek 'προφανής' (prophanēs), which means 'manifest' or 'evident'. This, in turn, comes from the prefix 'προ-' (pro-, meaning 'before' or 'in front of') and the verb 'φαίνω' (phainō, meaning 'to show' or 'to appear'). The word has retained its meaning related to clarity and obviousness through its evolution into Modern Greek.
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