Verklaren
Example: De historicus kon de oorzaken van de oorlog duidelijk verklaren.
Definition
"Verklaren" means to make something clear or understandable by providing reasons or explanations, especially in historical contexts. For example, a historian can "verklaren" the causes of a war by detailing the events and factors involved.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "verklaren" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'verklaren,' which means to make clear or to explain. It is derived from the prefix 'ver-' indicating thoroughness, combined with 'klaren,' meaning to clear or make clear. Did you know? The word is related to the English 'clear,' both sharing a common root!
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"Verklaren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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