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clarify in German

clarify in German is klären, klarstellen, aufklären — clarify means to make an idea, statement, or situation easier to understand.

clarify in German

klären
verb
(ergative, of liquids, such as wine or syrup) To make or become clear or bright by freeing from impurities or turbidity.
klarstellen
verb
(by extension) To make or become clear or easily understood; to explain or resolve in order to remove doubt or obscurity.
klären
verb
(by extension) To make or become clear or easily understood; to explain or resolve in order to remove doubt or obscurity.
aufklären
verb
(by extension) To make or become clear or easily understood; to explain or resolve in order to remove doubt or obscurity.
klar werden
verb
(by extension) To make or become clear or easily understood; to explain or resolve in order to remove doubt or obscurity.

What does "clarify" mean?

  1. verb To make an idea, statement, or situation easier to understand.
    "The manager clarified the new rules so nobody was confused."
  2. verb To make a liquid clear by removing impurities.
    "The chef clarifies the stock by straining it through fine cloth."
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clarify in a sentence

  • The manager clarified the new rules so nobody was confused.
  • Could you clarify what you mean by that?
  • The chef clarifies the stock by straining it through fine cloth.
  • You can clarify honey by warming it gently and skimming the top.

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What is "clarify" in German?
"clarify" in German is klären, klarstellen, aufklären. clarify means: To make an idea, statement, or situation easier to understand.
How do you use "clarify" in a sentence?
Example: "The manager clarified the new rules so nobody was confused." In German, "clarify" is klären, klarstellen, aufklären.
Are there other ways to say "clarify" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "clarify": klären, klarstellen, aufklären, klar werden.
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