Erklären
Example: Der Lehrer erklärt die Grammatik den Schülern geduldig.
Definition
"Erklären" means to make something clear or understandable by providing detailed information or reasons. For example, a teacher patiently explains grammar to students, helping them grasp the subject more easily.
Etymology
The word "erklären" comes from the German prefix "er-" combined with "klären," meaning 'to clarify' or 'to make clear.' It has roots in Old High German and has long been used to describe the act of explaining or elucidating something.
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"Erklären" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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