English–Korean
“ambiguous” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationaemaehada
Example
그의 말이 애매해서 무슨 뜻인지 모르겠어.keu ui ma ri ae mae hae seo mu seun tteu sin ji mo reu ge sseo
His words are ambiguous, so I don't know what they mean.
How to say “ambiguous” in Korean
“Ambiguous” in Korean is 애매하다 (aemaehada).
A meaning, answer, or judgment sits between clear choices, so its exact sense is hard to determine.
Example sentences with 애매하다
그의 태도는 애매한 인상을 남겼다.keu ui tae do neun ae mae han in sang eul nam gyeot tta
His attitude left an ambiguous impression.
Tips for using 애매하다
- In conversation, this word can soften a refusal or leave a decision open, so it may signal more than simple uncertainty.