Also means
with a double meaning
Usage Note
zweideutig describes something stated in a way that allows two interpretations, often with a racy or teasing second meaning: zweideutig formulieren, zweideutig lächeln. Can be deliberate or careless.
Examples
"Er formulierte seinen Kommentar absichtlich zweideutig."
Natural Translation
He deliberately phrased his comment ambiguously.
Literal Translation
He formulated his comment intentionally ambiguously.
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