Erklären
Example: Kannst du mir bitte den Weg zum Bahnhof erklären?
Definition
"Erklären" means to make something clear or understandable by providing details or reasons. It involves describing or interpreting information so that someone else can comprehend it better, as in explaining directions or concepts.
Etymology
The word "erklären" comes from the German prefix 'er-' combined with 'klären,' which means 'to clear or clarify.' It originally conveyed the idea of making something clear or plain to understand. Did you know that the root 'klären' is related to the English word 'clear'?
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"Erklären" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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