ungewiss

This is the 2081st most frequent German word.

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ungewiss

Uncertain.


Here, 'ungewiss' describes the uncertain state of the future, functioning as an adjective.

Die Zukunft nach dieser Entscheidung ist ungewiss.

The future after this decision is uncertain.


In this sentence, 'ungewiss' conveys the ambiguity surrounding the event's occurrence, reflecting its usage as an adjective modifying a clause.

Es ist ungewiss, ob die Veranstaltung stattfinden wird.

It is uncertain whether the event will take place.


'Ungewiss' is used in a predicate position to attribute uncertainty to the 'exact cause' within the sentence structure.

Ungewiss ist die genaue Ursache des Problems.

The exact cause of the problem is uncertain.