Vaag
Example: De uitleg was zo vaag dat niemand het begreep.
Definition
"Vaag" is an adjective used to describe something that is unclear, indistinct, or not precisely defined, often causing confusion or difficulty in understanding, as in the example phrase: 'De uitleg was zo vaag dat niemand het begreep.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "vaag" comes from Middle Dutch 'vaec' or 'vaech,' meaning weak or faint. It is related to the German word 'wack,' which also conveys a sense of instability or vagueness. Did you know? The word has retained its meaning of something not sharply defined for centuries.
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"Vaag" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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