adjectiveadverb

unbestimmt

indefinite · vague

Nicht genau bekannt, klar oder festgelegt.

The German word "unbestimmt" is an adjective that means "indefinite" or "indeterminate". It is derived from the verb "bestimmen" which means "to determine" or "to define". The prefix "un-" serves as a negation. Hence "unbestimmt" can describe something without precise limits, boundaries, or definition. Similar words in German include "unbestimmbar" (indeterminable), "nicht festgelegt" (not specified), and "vage" (vague).

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Examples

Die Ankunftszeit ist noch unbestimmt.adjective

The arrival time is still indefinite.

Seine Pläne sind noch unbestimmt.adjective

His plans are still indefinite

Seine Antworten waren leider unbestimmt.adjective

His answers were unfortunately vague.

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