adjective

oklar

unclear

Definition & meaning

Oklar means unclear, vague, or uncertain. It can describe something that is difficult to understand, not yet settled, or not clearly visible.

  • Instruktionerna är oklara. — The instructions are unclear.
  • Det är oklart vad som hände. — It is unclear what happened.

Grammar & Word origin

Oklar is an adjective. Its forms are:

  • oklar — common-gender singular
  • oklart — neuter singular
  • oklara — plural and definite forms

It consists of the negative prefix o- and klar , meaning “clear.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • otydlig — unclear or indistinct, especially in expression or appearance.
  • oviss — uncertain, especially about an outcome or future event.
  • diffus — vague or poorly defined.

Antonyms:

  • klar — clear or settled.
  • tydlig — clear and easy to perceive or understand.

Common phrases & collocations

  • oklar situation — an unclear situation.
  • oklar orsak — an unknown or uncertain cause.
  • det är oklart — it is unclear.

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Examples

Texten är oklar för mig.adjective

The text is unclear to me.

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