This is the 15343rd most frequent German word.
vage
"Vage" means "vague" or "unclear" in English.
The word 'vage' is used here as an adjective to describe the description, indicating it is not detailed or precise.
Seine Beschreibung war vage und ließ viele Fragen offen.
His description was vague and left many questions unanswered.
'Vage' serves as an adjective modifying 'Vorstellung' (idea), implying that the understanding is unclear or not well-defined.
Ich habe nur eine vage Vorstellung davon, was sie meint.
I only have a vague idea of what she means.
Here, 'vage' is used to describe the instructions, highlighting that they lack clarity or specificity.