Verklaren
Example: De leraar kan de moeilijke concepten goed verklaren.
Definition
"Verklaren" means to explain or make something clear by providing reasons or details, especially to help others understand difficult concepts or information. It is commonly used when a teacher or speaker clarifies ideas or instructions.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "verklaren" comes from Middle Dutch, combining 'ver-' (a prefix indicating thoroughness) and 'klaren' (to make clear). Did you know? The root 'klar' is related to the English word 'clear,' showing how languages share similar origins when it comes to clarity and explanation.
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"Verklaren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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