No. 3,825 in Dutch
vage
"Vage" means "vague" or "unclear" in English.
In a sentence
Hij gaf me een vage uitleg over het project.
He gave me a vague explanation about the project.
The word 'vage' means 'vague' and describes the characterization of the 'uitleg', which is exempt from clear or specific details.
De foto is erg vage en moeilijk te herkennen.
The photo is very blurry and hard to recognize.
Here 'vage' describes the visual clarity of the 'foto', meaning it lacks sharpness or is indistinct.
Ik heb een vage herinnering aan die dag.
I have a vague memory of that day.
In this case, 'vage' characterizes the 'herinnering' (memory) as indistinct or not clearly detailed in the speaker's mind.
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