It is obvious that
Academic discourse marker used to connect ideas
Use this to highlight an undeniable fact before building a more complex logical argument.
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- Points out a clear, undeniable fact to the listener.
- Commonly used in essays and professional business reports.
- Acts as a logical bridge to a more complex point.
Bedeutung
You use this phrase to point out something that is very clear and easy for everyone to see or understand. It is like saying 'anyone can see this is true' before you explain why it matters.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6In a business meeting about budget cuts
It is obvious that we cannot continue spending at this rate.
It is obvious that we cannot continue spending at this rate.
Discussing a friend's clear exhaustion
It is obvious that you haven't slept in days, so go home!
It is obvious that you haven't slept in days, so go home!
Writing an academic essay about climate change
It is obvious that rising temperatures are affecting local wildlife.
It is obvious that rising temperatures are affecting local wildlife.
Kultureller Hintergrund
This phrase is a cornerstone of 'linear logic' in English-speaking academic circles. It reflects the cultural value placed on objective observation and the 'scientific method' of building arguments. Interestingly, using it too much in British English can sometimes be seen as a subtle way of being patronizing or 'mansplaining.'
The 'Arrogance Trap'
If you use this for something that is actually a matter of opinion, you might annoy people. Only use it for facts that are truly easy to see.
Variety is Key
In a long essay, don't use this phrase more than once. Switch to `It is clear that` or `Evidently` to keep your reader engaged.
In 15 Sekunden
- Points out a clear, undeniable fact to the listener.
- Commonly used in essays and professional business reports.
- Acts as a logical bridge to a more complex point.
What It Means
It is obvious that is a tool for highlighting a clear truth. Think of it as a spotlight. You are shining it on a fact that shouldn't be ignored. It tells your listener that what follows is a logical starting point. It is like saying 'Duh!' but in a way that makes you sound very smart and professional.
How To Use It
You usually put this right at the start of a sentence. It acts as a bridge to your main point. You follow it with a subject and a verb. For example, It is obvious that the team worked hard. You are setting the stage for a deeper discussion. It makes your argument feel solid and well-grounded.
When To Use It
This is your best friend in academic essays. Use it when you have strong evidence. It works great in business meetings too. If you are looking at a graph showing sales dropping, you might say, It is obvious that we need a new strategy. It is also useful in serious personal talks. It helps you state a reality without being too aggressive.
When NOT To Use It
Be careful with this one. If you use it for something that *isn't* actually obvious, you might sound arrogant. It can make people feel like you are calling them slow. Avoid it in very casual settings like a loud party. If you tell a friend It is obvious that you are hungry, it might sound a bit robotic. Stick to Clearly or I can tell in those moments.
Cultural Background
Western academic culture loves logic and directness. This phrase comes from a tradition of building 'self-evident' arguments. It became very popular in the 20th century as a 'signpost' word. It helps guide the reader through a complex forest of ideas. It reflects a culture that values objective facts over purely emotional appeals.
Common Variations
You can swap this out to keep your writing fresh. Try It is clear that for a slightly softer touch. Use It is evident that if you want to sound even more formal. In a debate, you might hear It goes without saying that. All of these do the same job of pointing out the 'elephant in the room.'
Nutzungshinweise
This is a high-formality marker. Use it in writing or structured speech, but be careful not to use it for subjective opinions, as it can sound condescending.
The 'Arrogance Trap'
If you use this for something that is actually a matter of opinion, you might annoy people. Only use it for facts that are truly easy to see.
Variety is Key
In a long essay, don't use this phrase more than once. Switch to `It is clear that` or `Evidently` to keep your reader engaged.
The Hidden Weakness
In English rhetoric, sometimes writers use 'It is obvious that' when they *don't* have enough evidence. It's a sneaky way to force the reader to agree!
Beispiele
6It is obvious that we cannot continue spending at this rate.
It is obvious that we cannot continue spending at this rate.
Used here to state a financial reality that everyone sees in the data.
It is obvious that you haven't slept in days, so go home!
It is obvious that you haven't slept in days, so go home!
A slightly more direct, caring way to state a visible fact.
It is obvious that rising temperatures are affecting local wildlife.
It is obvious that rising temperatures are affecting local wildlife.
Standard academic use to introduce a well-documented observation.
It is obvious that the director ran out of money halfway through.
It is obvious that the director ran out of money halfway through.
Used humorously to critique something that looks cheap or poorly made.
It is obvious that the dog thinks he is the boss of this house.
It is obvious that the dog thinks he is the boss of this house.
Lighthearted use to describe a funny situation.
It is obvious that we both still have feelings for each other.
It is obvious that we both still have feelings for each other.
Used to bring an unspoken truth into the open.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence to sound professional in a report.
___ that the new policy has improved employee morale.
'It is obvious' is the most appropriate formal marker for a professional report.
Choose the best phrase to start a logical argument.
___ that technology is changing how we communicate.
This phrase provides the strongest, most formal foundation for a factual statement.
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Ways to Say 'It's Clear'
Used with close friends.
Duh!
Good for everyday talk.
Clearly...
Best for writing and meetings.
It is obvious that...
High-level academic writing.
It is patently evident that...
Where to use 'It is obvious that'
University Essay
Analyzing data trends.
Boardroom Meeting
Discussing company goals.
Scientific Paper
Stating research results.
Serious Debate
Refuting an opponent's point.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it usually is. In a text, you would likely just say Clearly or Obviously instead of the full phrase.
It is almost always used at the beginning. If you want to use it in the middle, you would change it to something like ...which makes it obvious that...
Obvious is slightly stronger and more 'in-your-face.' Clear is a bit more neutral and polite.
No, you do not need a comma after that. For example: It is obvious that the sun is hot.
Yes, but use it sparingly. It can help you sound confident when discussing industry trends or your own achievements.
Only if it's the end of a sentence. For example: 'He is lying, and it is obvious.' Otherwise, you need that to connect the next idea.
It is used equally in both! It is a standard feature of global academic and professional English.
It can if your tone is sarcastic. If you say it slowly with a sigh, it sounds like you think the other person is being silly.
Absolutely. It is a great 'topic sentence' starter to introduce a main idea that you will then prove with evidence.
You can use It is manifest that or It is patently obvious that. These are very high-level and used in legal or philosophical writing.
Verwandte Redewendungen
It goes without saying that
Something so clear that it doesn't even need to be mentioned.
Needless to say
Used to introduce a fact that is a natural result of what was just said.
It is evident that
A very formal way to say something is supported by evidence.
Clearly
A shorter, more versatile way to point out a visible truth.
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