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erklären

explain

Meaning of erklären

Deutsch

verständlich machen; Gründe oder Einzelheiten darlegen

English

make clear

explain

Pronunciation

German
[ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən]

erklären with English translation

erklären usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Sie erklärt mir den Weg.

She explains the way to me.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der Lehrer erklärt die Regel mit einem Beispiel.

The teacher explains the rule with an example.

erklären synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between erklären, begründen, ausführen, verdeutlichen, and schildern

B
🇩🇪German
begründen

To justify or give reasons for something, not just explain it; used when supporting a decision or opinion.

B2often
🇩🇪German

To elaborate on a topic in detail; often sounds formal and somewhat written.

B2often
🇩🇪German

To make something clearer or more understandable, often by using examples, visuals, or context.

B1often

Advanced: broader words

🇩🇪German

To describe or recount something in detail, often focusing on events or impressions rather than reasons.

B1often

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erklären belongs to the topic "Customer Communication →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does erklären mean?

make clear

How do you pronounce erklären?

erklären is pronounced [ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən].

How is erklären used in a sentence?

She explains the way to me. Translation: Sie erklärt mir den Weg.

Is erklären part of Customer Communication vocabulary?

Yes, erklären (explain) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is erklären part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, erklären (explain) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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