fraglich
questionable
Nicht sicher oder noch nicht klar, ob etwas stimmt, richtig ist oder so sein wird.
Definition & meaning
The word fraglich primarily has two meanings in German:
- Doubtful or uncertain: It describes a situation or fact that is not yet decided, proven, or certain. When something is fraglich, there is doubt regarding its validity or its future occurrence.
- In question or aforementioned: In formal or legal contexts, it is used to refer to the specific matter, person, or object currently under discussion or previously mentioned. In this sense, it is synonymous with "at issue."
Grammar & Word origin
Fraglich is an adjective that can also be used as an adverb. It is composed of the noun die Frage (the question) and the suffix -lich, which is used to form adjectives in German. Its literal construction implies something "question-like" or "open to question."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For "uncertain": unsicher, zweifelhaft, ungewiss, offen.
- For "in question": betreffend, besagt, strittig.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Das Ergebnis ist noch fraglich.adjective
The outcome is still questionable.
Ob sie kommt, bleibt fraglich.adjective
Whether she will come remains questionable.
Ob das eine gute Idee ist, bleibt fraglich.adjective
Whether that is a good idea remains questionable.
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