Erklären
Example: Kannst du mir bitte den Weg zum Bahnhof erklären?
Definition
"Erklären" means to make something clear or understandable by providing information or reasons. For example, in the phrase 'Kannst du mir bitte den Weg zum Bahnhof erklären?', it means to describe or clarify the directions to the train station.
Etymology
The German word "erklären" comes from the Middle High German 'erclæren,' which itself originates from the Latin 'exclarare,' meaning 'to make clear' or 'to enlighten.' Did you know? The prefix 'er-' in German often implies a thorough or complete action, enhancing the root meaning of 'klären' (to clear).
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"Erklären" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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