Die Erklärung



Example: Die Erklärung des Professors half den Studenten sehr weiter.

Definition


"Die Erklärung" refers to a clear and detailed statement or clarification that makes something understandable. It is often used when someone, like a professor, provides information that helps others grasp a concept or situation more easily.

Etymology


The word "die Erklärung" comes from the German verb "erklären," meaning 'to explain' or 'to clarify.' It combines the prefix 'er-' which often indicates a completion or result, with 'klären,' meaning 'to clear' or 'to make clear.' Did you know that "die Erklärung" literally means 'the clearing up' or 'the making clear' in German?

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"Die Erklärung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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