Verklaren
Example: De filosoof kan het probleem duidelijk verklaren aan iedereen.
Definition
"Verklaren" means to make something clear or understandable by giving an explanation or reason. It involves expressing the meaning or cause of a problem, idea, or situation so that others can easily grasp it, as in explaining a philosophical problem to everyone.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "verklaren" comes from the combination of the prefix 'ver-' meaning 'completely' or 'thoroughly' and 'klaren', which is related to 'klaar', meaning 'clear'. Did you know? "Verklaren" literally means 'to make clear' or 'to clarify'. Its roots trace back to Middle Dutch and Germanic origins, emphasizing the act of making something plain or evident.
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"Verklaren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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