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enlighten in German

enlighten in German is aufklären — enlighten means to give someone knowledge or understanding about something they didn't previously grasp.

enlighten in German

aufklären
verb
(transitive, figurative) To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.

What does "enlighten" mean?

  1. verb To give someone knowledge or understanding about something they didn't previously grasp.
    "The tour guide enlightened us about the building's dark history."
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enlighten in a sentence

  • The tour guide enlightened us about the building's dark history.
  • Please, enlighten me — what exactly happened at the meeting?

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What is "enlighten" in German?

"enlighten" in German is aufklären. enlighten means: To give someone knowledge or understanding about something they didn't previously grasp.

How do you use "enlighten" in a sentence?

Example: "The tour guide enlightened us about the building's dark history." In German, "enlighten" is aufklären.

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