verschwommen

blurred, fuzzy, out of focus

adjective fer-SHVO-men Rare

Also means

vague, hazy (idea)

Usage Note

verschwommen describes an image, perception, or outline that lacks sharpness — verschwommene Konturen, ein verschwommenes Foto. Figuratively it describes a vague memory or unclear concept: eine verschwommene Erinnerung.

Examples

"Ohne Brille sah alles verschwommen aus."

Natural Translation

Without glasses everything looked blurred.

Literal Translation

Without glasses looked everything blurred.

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