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erklären

объяснять

Meaning of erklären

verständlich machen; Gründe oder Einzelheiten darlegen

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DE[ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən]
explain
erklären - объяснять
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erklären belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

erklären解释
Student学生
Prüfung考试
Hausaufgabe家庭作业
Fragen beantworten回答问题
Fragen stellen提问
Schreibtisch书桌

erklären synonyms

Related words worth learning together

begründen
To justify or give reasons for something, not just explain it; used when supporting a decision or opinion.
ausführen
To elaborate on a topic in detail; often sounds formal and somewhat written.
verdeutlichen
To make something clearer or more understandable, often by using examples, visuals, or context.
schildern
To describe or recount something in detail, often focusing on events or impressions rather than reasons.
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🇩🇪de
begründen

To justify or give reasons for something, not just explain it; used when supporting a decision or opinion.

B2Often
🇩🇪de

To elaborate on a topic in detail; often sounds formal and somewhat written.

B2Often
🇩🇪de

To make something clearer or more understandable, often by using examples, visuals, or context.

B1Often
🇩🇪de

To describe or recount something in detail, often focusing on events or impressions rather than reasons.

B1Often

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erklären Bedeutung: what does it mean?

verständlich machen; Gründe oder Einzelheiten darlegen

erklären Aussprache: how do you pronounce it?

erklären is pronounced as [ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is erklären part of School and University vocabulary?

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Is erklären part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, erklären (объяснять) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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