German Conversation · Level 22
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German word
unklar
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʊnˌklaːɐ̯/
Meaning
- adjectiveambiguous
Example
Die Lage ist unklar.
The situation is ambiguous.
More examples
Beim Gespräch wurde vieles unklar.
During the conversation, many things became ambiguous.
Core concept
A blurred boundary where several interpretations remain possible.
Common phrases
teilweise unklar
partly ambiguous
für Außenstehende unklar
ambiguous to outsiders
in vielen Fällen unklar
ambiguous in many cases
Similar words
vage: Lacking clear detail, so the matter can only be explained in broad terms.
unbestimmt: Not fixed in its timing, scope, or specific content.
unsicher: Not certain enough to inspire confidence in the matter or judgment.
zweifelhaft: Questionable enough that its truth or suitability cannot be trusted.
Definition in German
Nicht deutlich oder bestimmt; beschreibt eine Aussage, Tatsache oder Lage, bei der klare Informationen oder Entscheidungen fehlen.
Word origin
"Unklar" is a transparent German formation from "klar" with the negative prefix "un-", producing the sense of not clear or definite.
Usage tips
- "Unklar" describes uncertain information or a result, whereas "unbekannt" more specifically means unknown or unfamiliar.
Other meanings
- unclearadjective
- unknownadjective
Opposites
- klarclearadjective
- präzisepreciseadjective
Related words
- Unklarheitambiguitynoun