Verklaren
Example: De leraar kan de moeilijke concepten goed verklaren aan de studenten.
Definition
"Verklaren" means to explain or make something clear, especially by providing details or reasons. It involves clarifying difficult concepts or ideas so others can understand them better, as in a teacher explaining complex subjects to students.
Etymology
The word "verklaren" comes from Dutch, combining the prefix 'ver-' which can imply thoroughness or completion, with 'klaren', related to 'clear'. It literally means 'to make clear'. Did you know that its roots trace back to Latin 'clarus', meaning bright or clear, reflecting the idea of shedding light on something?
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"Verklaren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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