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zweideutig

ambiguously, equivocally

adverb TSVAI-doi-tikh Rare

Also means

with a double meaning

Usage Note

zweideutig describes something stated in a way that allows two interpretations, often with a racy or teasing second meaning: zweideutig formulieren, zweideutig lächeln. Can be deliberate or careless.

Examples

"Er formulierte seinen Kommentar absichtlich zweideutig."

Natural Translation

He deliberately phrased his comment ambiguously.

Literal Translation

He formulated his comment intentionally ambiguously.

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