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How is the word якобы translated from Russian to English

По заявленной, но не настоящей причине.

According to what is claimed, not really.

adverb
English translation
Ostensibly

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  • Он вышел якобы позвонить. — He left ostensibly to make a call.

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FAQ about “якобы”

How is “якобы” translated from Russian?
“якобы” translates into English as “Ostensibly”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “якобы” mean?
Meaning of “якобы”: По заявленной, но не настоящей причине. In English — “Ostensibly”.
What part of speech is “якобы”?
“якобы” is a adverb.
Where can I see examples with “якобы”?
Example sentences with “якобы” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “якобы”?
Add “якобы” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.