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unverständlich

incomprehensible

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unverständlich

unintelligible

Formulated or made in such a way that one cannot understand or make sense of it; unclear or meaningless.

example

Er murmelte etwas Unverständliches in seinen Bart.

He muttered something unintelligible into his beard.

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unverständlich vs klar

clear

'klar' and 'unverständlich' form a simple contrast. You say 'klar' when a statement, explanation, or situation is easy to understand. You say 'unverständlich' when you do not understand something or cannot make sense of it. This can be because of poor wording, but also because of behavior that does not make sense. For learners, the important point is: 'klar' helps with understanding, while 'unverständlich' shows a problem with understanding.

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unverständlich

Vor dem Termin ist die E-Mail für viele Kollegen unverständlich.

Before the appointment, the email is incomprehensible to many colleagues.

klar

Die Aufgabe war klar, weil der Lehrer sie gut erklärt hat.

The task was clear because the teacher explained it well.

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