vage
vague
Nicht klar oder genau. Man weiß nicht alles sicher.
The German word "vage" is an adjective that means "vague" or "uncertain". It is derived from the Latin word "vagus," which means "wandering" or "unclear." "Vage" is used to describe something that is imprecise, unclear, or not well-defined, such as descriptions, ideas, or symptoms.
Similar words in German include "unklar" (unclear), "unbestimmt" (indeterminate), and "verschwommen" (blurred). The differences among these words can be subtle: "unklar" focuses on lack of clarity, "unbestimmt" emphasizes a non-specific nature, and "verschwommen" conveys a visual dimness or lack of sharpness. "Vage," meanwhile, implies a more general uncertainty or lack of detail.
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Examples
Seine Antworten sind immer sehr vage.adjective
His answers are always very vague.
Ihre Aussagen bleiben vage.adjective
Her statements remain vague.
Wir finden die gestellten Fragen zu vage.adjective
We find the questions asked too vague.
Viele Details sind vage und schwer zu verstehen.adjective
Many details are vague and hard to understand.
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