eindeutig
unambiguous · clear
Etwas ist klar und lässt keinen Zweifel zu. Es gibt nur eine mögliche Bedeutung oder Antwort.
The German word "eindeutig" is an adjective meaning "clear," "unambiguous," or "unequivocal." It is composed of:
- ein = one/a
- deutig (related to "deuten") = indicative or pointing to
Thus, "eindeutig" literally conveys the idea of something that points to one single, clear meaning.
Similar words:
- klar (clear)
- offensichtlich (obvious)
- unmissverständlich (unequivocal)
Difference:
- eindeutig emphasizes the absence of ambiguity or multiple interpretations.
- klar is more general, indicating something is understandable or perceptible.
- offensichtlich often refers to something apparent or evident to observation.
- unmissverständlich is even stronger, stressing that misunderstanding is impossible.
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Examples
Die Aussage war eindeutig und klar verständlich.adjective
The statement was unambiguous and clearly understandable.
Ihre Antwort war eindeutig.adjective
Her answer was clear.
Ihr Erfolg war eindeutig verdient.adverb
Her success was clearly deserved.
Deine Antwort ist eindeutig korrekt.adverb
Your answer is clearly correct.
Seine Antwort war eindeutig.adjective
His answer was clear.
Das Ergebnis ist eindeutig und lässt keinen Zweifel zu.adjective
The result is clear and leaves no room for doubt.
Die Polizei fand einen eindeutig falschen Hinweis.adjective
The police found a clearly false clue.
Das Ergebnis zeigt eindeutig, wer das Spiel gewonnen hat.adverb
The result clearly shows who won the game.
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