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Erklärung

explanation

German grammar
dieErklärungf

Meaning of Erklärung

Deutsch

etwas, das sagt, warum oder wie etwas geschieht

English

something that tells you why or how something happens

explanation

Pronunciation

German
/ɛɐ̯ˈkleːʁʊŋ/

Erklärung with English translation

Erklärung usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Kannst du mir die Erklärung noch einmal geben?

Can you give me the explanation again?

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Seine Erklärung war sehr hilfreich.

His explanation was very helpful.

Erklärung synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Erklärung, Darlegung, Erläuterung, Ausführung, Begründung, Darstellung, and Rechtfertigung

D
🇩🇪German
Darlegung

More formal and bookish: a detailed presentation of facts, views, or a position.

A2rare word
E
🇩🇪German
Erläuterung

A clarification that makes something easier to understand; usually more detailed than a simple explanation.

A2often
A
🇩🇪German
Ausführung

A detailed presentation or extended explanation of an idea; often sounds more formal.

A2often
B
🇩🇪German
Begründung

Justification or reason: an explanation of why something is so or why something was done.

A2very often
D
🇩🇪German
Darstellung

A presentation, description, or portrayal of something; focuses on how something is shown.

A2often

Advanced: broader words

R
🇩🇪German
Rechtfertigung

Justification in the sense of defending an action or decision; often used when someone needs to convince others.

A2often

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Questions about this word

What does Erklärung mean?

something that tells you why or how something happens

How do you pronounce Erklärung?

Erklärung is pronounced [ɛɐ̯ˈkleːʁʊŋ].

How is Erklärung used in a sentence?

Can you give me the explanation again? Translation: Kannst du mir die Erklärung noch einmal geben?

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