eindeutig
[ˈaɪ̯nˌdɔɪ̯tɪç]
The English word clear can be translated into German as eindeutig or deutlich.
Meaning: free of ambiguity or doubt (adj)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA |
|---|---|
| eindeutig | [ˈaɪ̯nˌdɔɪ̯tɪç] (narrow) [ˈaɪ̯nˌdɔɪ̯tɪk] (narrow) |
| deutlich |
In formal contexts, the term Verständlich can also be used to mean 'understandable' to indicate clarity.
Which one should you use?
Use eindeutig when something is clear because it can only be interpreted in one specific way (unambiguous). Use deutlich when something is clear in terms of being easy to perceive, such as a sound, a handwriting or a spoken word (distinct).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective eindeutig follows standard German adjective declension, changing its ending based on the gender, case and number of the noun it modifies.
Did you know?
- The word deutlich shares a root with deutsch, the word for 'German'. This is because both originate from an old word meaning 'understandable' or 'comprehensible' to the people.
- While an English speaker might say a situation is 'clear', a German speaker might use klar to mean 'all right' or 'agreed', often as a one-word response to a suggestion.
- In German, if a person is being 'too clear' or blunt to the point of rudeness, they might be described as zu deutlich.
Examples in context
- Tom war nicht deutlich.Tom wasn't clear.This sentence uses deutlich to describe a person's clarity.Tatoeba #6618857 by Felixjp, translation #2239882 by CK
- Sage es laut und deutlich!Say it loud and clear!This sentence uses deutlich to describe speaking clearly.Tatoeba #3500229 by al_ex_an_der, translation #12051818 by shekitten
- Es ist eindeutig, dass du falsch liegst.It's clear that you're wrong.This sentence uses eindeutig to describe a clear fact.Tatoeba #3987212 by Kuraimegami, translation #17895 by CK
- Die Präsentation war deutlich und leicht verständlichThe presentation was clear and easy to understand
- Es ist klar, dass wir Ihre Bedenken ernst nehmenIt is clear that we take your concerns seriously
- Die Anweisungen sind klar und verständlichThe instructions are clear and understandable
- Ah, okay, verstehe!Ah, okay, got it!
- Im Klartext bedeutet das, dass du dich entschuldigen sollstIn plain language, that means you should apologize
- Ist es dir klar, dass wir morgen um 8 Uhr losfahren?Do you understand that we're leaving tomorrow at 8 o'clock?
- Das ist eindeutig.That is unambiguous.
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Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are discussing a project decision.
- FelixIst deine Entscheidung für das Projekt eindeutig?Is your decision for the project clear?
- HannahJa, das ist für mich absolut eindeutig.Yes, that is absolutely clear to me.
- FelixGut, dann können wir jetzt beginnen.Good, then we can start now.
- HannahIch bin bereit für die Arbeit.I am ready for the work.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clear” translations and entries eindeutig, deutlich, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
