schwammig

vague; spongy; fuzzy

English translations

  1. 01

    spongy

  2. 02

    vague

  3. 03

    nebulous

Word details

German meaning
Weich, nachgiebig und feucht wie ein Schwamm; unklar und vage.
English meaning
Spongy, vague
Synonym
unklar, vage
German example
Seine Argumentation war sehr schwammig und nicht überzeugend.
English example
His argumentation was very vague and not convincing.
Comparative
schwammigerSuperlative: am schwammigsten

Example sentences with “schwammig”

  1. Seine Antwort war leider sehr schwammig. (Unfortunately, his answer was very vague.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'schwammig' and 'schwammartig'?

'Schwammig' is used figuratively for vague concepts, while 'schwammartig' is used literally for physical texture.