Erklärend
Example: Der Professor gab eine erklärende Einführung zum komplexen Thema.
Definition
"Erklärend" is an adjective in German used to describe something that serves to clarify or make a subject easier to understand, often by providing additional information or details, as in an explanatory introduction to a complex topic.
Etymology
The German word "erklärend" comes from the verb "erklären," which means to explain or clarify. It is formed by adding the present participle ending '-end,' indicating the action of explaining is ongoing or descriptive. Did you know? The root "klar" means clear, reflecting the word's purpose to make things clearer.
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"Erklärend" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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