English–German

“dubious” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/duˈbi̯oːs/

Example

Die Aussage klingt dubios.

The statement sounds dubious.

Illustration for dubios (dubious)

How to say “dubious” in German

“Dubious” in German is dubios.

A claim, person, or offer surrounded by warning signs and gaps, making trust feel unsafe.

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

Example sentences with dubios

Die Quelle der Informationen erscheint dubios.

The source of the information seems dubious.

Tips for using dubios

  • Dubios often describes a person, claim, method, or offer that seems untrustworthy, not only a fact whose truth is uncertain.

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