adjective
clear, distinct
A2
deutlich: adjective meaning 'clear' or 'distinct'. Gradable: comparative deutlicher, superlative am deutlichsten. Common antonym undeutlich. Used attributively and predicatively; follows normal adjective declension patterns in German. Not a participle. Describes clarity of speech, appearance, or meaning. Often used in spoken and written registers.
Examples
Obwohl die Erklärung zuerst verwirrend gewesen war, wurde das Problem deutlich, nachdem der Lehrer ein Beispiel gezeigt hatte.
Although the explanation had been confusing at first, the problem became clear after the teacher showed an example.
Die Anweisungen sind deutlich.
The instructions are clear.
Man kann einen deutlichen Unterschied sehen.
You can see a distinct difference.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a high-contrast sign that's easy to read — it's 'deutlich'.
doyt-lich (think 'do it' clearly)
Notes
Used both predicatively and attributively. Comparative: deutlicher; superlative: am deutlichsten.