ADJECTIVE
unverständlich/ˈʊnfɛɐ̯ˌʃtɛntlɪç/incomprehensible; unintelligible; unclear
unverständlich is a German adjective that means incomprehensible, unintelligible, or unclear. It is pronounced /ˈʊnfɛɐ̯ˌʃtɛntlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "unverständlicher" and "unverständlichsten".
Definitions
1.impossible or difficult to understand; unclear(general)
a.not able to be understood, unintelligible (of speech, writing, statements, etc.)
Sein Vortrag war für viele Zuhörer unverständlich.—His lecture was incomprehensible for many listeners.
b.cannot be accepted or is unreasonable (of actions, decisions, reactions, etc.)
Es ist mir unverständlich, warum sie gegangen ist.—It is incomprehensible to me why she left.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | unverständlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | unverständlicher |
| Superlative | unverständlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unverständlich" mean in English?
- "unverständlich" means incomprehensible, unintelligible, or unclear. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "unverständlich"?
- "unverständlich" is pronounced /ˈʊnfɛɐ̯ˌʃtɛntlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "unverständlich"?
- The comparative of "unverständlich" is "unverständlicher" and the superlative is "unverständlichsten".
- What part of speech is "unverständlich"?
- "unverständlich" is a adjective in German.
