German Conversation · Level 109
45 words
German word
fraglich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfʁaːklɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivequestionable
Example
Die Aussage ist fraglicher als zuvor.
The statement is more questionable than before.
More examples
Der Vertrag wurde auf fragliche Weise unterschrieben.
The contract was signed in a questionable way.
Core concept
A statement under a cloud of doubt, with its truth or likelihood not securely established.
Common phrases
auf fragliche Weise
in a questionable way
fraglich erscheinen
appear questionable
Similar words
zweifelhaft: Doubtful because the reasons offered do not provide enough support.
dubios: Viewed with suspicion because the circumstances or source are unclear.
unsicher: Not certain because the relevant information or situation remains unclear.
Definition in German
fraglich bezeichnet, dass etwas in seiner Richtigkeit oder Wahrscheinlichkeit unsicher ist und daher bezweifelt werden kann, ohne notwendigerweise moralisch bewertet zu werden.
Word origin
German fraglich derives from fragen ('to ask') plus the adjective-forming suffix -lich, describing something that remains open to questioning.
Usage tips
- English 'questionable' can suggest unethical conduct, whereas German fraglich often concerns uncertain truth or likelihood without a moral judgment.