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zweideutig — meaning in English

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English meaning

ambiguous adj Open to more than one interpretation; unclear in meaning.
equivocal adjective Open to more than one interpretation, often deliberately so, and therefore hard to pin down.

Senses

zweideutig is used for these senses in English:

ambiguous Open to multiple interpretations.
equivocal Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.

equivocal — full definition

adjective Open to more than one interpretation, often deliberately so, and therefore hard to pin down.
adjective Of evidence or results: inconclusive, pointing in no clear direction.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

unklar vage doppeldeutig mehrdeutig fragwürdig zweifelhaft