explain in German
explain in German is erklären, erläutern — explain means to make something clear or easier to understand.
explain in German
erklären
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
erläutern
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
erklären
(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.
"Could you explain what this word means? I have never seen it before."
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verb To give the reason or cause for something.
"Heavy traffic on the motorway explains why she arrived so late."
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explain in a sentence
- Could you explain what this word means? I have never seen it before.
- Can you explain how this machine works?
- Heavy traffic on the motorway explains why she arrived so late.
- Nothing could explain the strange noise coming from the attic last night.
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What is "explain" in German?
"explain" in German is erklären, erläutern. explain means: To make something clear or easier to understand.
How do you use "explain" in a sentence?
Example: "Could you explain what this word means? I have never seen it before." In German, "explain" is erklären, erläutern.
Are there other ways to say "explain" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "explain": erklären, erläutern.
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