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erklären
[ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən]

explain

🇩🇪 German
[ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən]
🇷🇺 Russian
[əbʲɪsʲˈnʲatʲ]
Meaning of erklären

make clear

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Part of speechverb
Pronunciation[ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən]
CEFRA2
How important is this wordoften
explain

When to use erklären

explain clearly

объяснять ясно

explain simply

объяснять просто

explain briefly

объяснять кратко

explain carefully

объяснять внимательно

explain everything

объяснять всё

erklären usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Можешь, пожалуйста, это объяснить?

Kannst du das bitte erklären?

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Учитель объясняет правило на примере.

Der Lehrer erklärt die Regel mit einem Beispiel.

Similar words

erklären

To present something in a structured, detailed, often argumentative way; more formal than plain "erklären."

begründen

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

ausführen

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

verdeutlichen

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

schildern

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

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erklären belongs to the topic "School and University, Customer Communication". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

erklärenобъяснять
Kindребёнок
Gastгость
Begrüßungприветствие
Studentстудент
Prüfungэкзамен
Hausaufgabeдомашняя работа

erklären synonyms

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What's the difference between erklären / begründen / ausführen / verdeutlichen / schildern

🇩🇪German
erklären

To present something in a structured, detailed, often argumentative way; more formal than plain "erklären."

B2Often

Im Referat legte sie die Ursachen des Problems klar dar.

В докладе она чётко изложила причины проблемы.

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🇩🇪German
begründen

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

B2Often

Sie begründete ihre Entscheidung mit guten Argumenten.

Она обосновала своё решение хорошими аргументами.

🇩🇪German

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

B2Often

Der Professor führte das Thema in seinem Vortrag ausführlich aus.

Профессор подробно раскрыл тему в своей лекции.

🇩🇪German

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

B1Often

Ein Beispiel kann die Regel verdeutlichen.

Пример может прояснить правило.

🇩🇪German

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

B1Often

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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