English–German

“uncertain” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊngəvɪs/

Example

Die ungewisse Zukunft macht mir Sorgen.

The uncertain future worries me.

Illustration for ungewiss (uncertain)

How to say “uncertain” in German

“Uncertain” in German is ungewiss.

A road disappears into fog, leaving its direction and destination unresolved.

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

Example sentences with ungewiss

Die Folgen sind ungewiss.

The consequences are uncertain.

Tips for using ungewiss

  • Ungewiss commonly describes an unresolved future, outcome, or fact, while unsicher more often describes hesitation, insecurity, or lack of confidence.

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