explain in Dutch
explain in Dutch is uitleggen, verklaren, toelichten — explain means to make something clear or easier to understand.
explain in Dutch
uitleggen
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
verklaren
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
toelichten
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
verklaren
(transitive) To give the reason for, justification for, or cause of.
uitleggen
(transitive) To give the reason for, justification for, or cause of.
What does "explain" mean?
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verb To make something clear or easier to understand.
"Can you explain how this machine works?"
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verb To give the reason or cause for something.
"He explained his absence by saying he'd been ill."
explain in a sentence
- Can you explain how this machine works?
- The teacher explained the math problem step by step.
- He explained his absence by saying he'd been ill.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "explain" in Dutch?
"explain" in Dutch is uitleggen, verklaren, toelichten. explain means: To make something clear or easier to understand.
How do you use "explain" in a sentence?
Example: "Can you explain how this machine works?" In Dutch, "explain" is uitleggen, verklaren, toelichten.
Are there other ways to say "explain" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "explain": uitleggen, verklaren, toelichten.
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