English–German

“ambiguous” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnˌklaːɐ̯/

Example

Die Lage ist unklar.

The situation is ambiguous.

Illustration for unklar (ambiguous)

How to say “ambiguous” in German

“Ambiguous” in German is unklar.

A blurred boundary where several interpretations remain possible.

Full entry for unklar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with unklar

Beim Gespräch wurde vieles unklar.

During the conversation, many things became ambiguous.

Tips for using unklar

  • "Unklar" describes uncertain information or a result, whereas "unbekannt" more specifically means unknown or unfamiliar.

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