Erklären - translation, pronunciation and examples
explain
make clear
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To present something in a structured, detailed, often argumentative way; more formal than plain "erklären."
To justify or give reasons for something, not just explain it; used when supporting a decision or opinion.
To elaborate on a topic in detail; often sounds formal and somewhat written.
To make something clearer or more understandable, often by using examples, visuals, or context.
To describe or recount something in detail, often focusing on events or impressions rather than reasons.
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What's the difference between erklären / begründen / ausführen / verdeutlichen / schildern
To present something in a structured, detailed, often argumentative way; more formal than plain "erklären."
Im Referat legte sie die Ursachen des Problems klar dar.
В докладе она чётко изложила причины проблемы.
To justify or give reasons for something, not just explain it; used when supporting a decision or opinion.
Sie begründete ihre Entscheidung mit guten Argumenten.
Она обосновала своё решение хорошими аргументами.
To elaborate on a topic in detail; often sounds formal and somewhat written.
Der Professor führte das Thema in seinem Vortrag ausführlich aus.
Профессор подробно раскрыл тему в своей лекции.
To make something clearer or more understandable, often by using examples, visuals, or context.
Ein Beispiel kann die Regel verdeutlichen.
Пример может прояснить правило.
To describe or recount something in detail, often focusing on events or impressions rather than reasons.
Sie schilderte den Unfall sehr ruhig und genau.
Она спокойно и точно описала аварию.
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How to pronounce erklären and what this word means
erklären translation: explain. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce erklären
[ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən]
erklären translation
explain
erklären examples
Kannst du das bitte erklären?
erklären transcription
[ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən]
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erklären meaning: what does it mean?
verständlich machen; Gründe oder Einzelheiten darlegen
erklären pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
erklären is pronounced as [ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
erklären definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Kannst du das bitte erklären? Translation: Можешь, пожалуйста, это объяснить?
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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