Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

die Erklärung

Translation (Übersetzung) explanation, declaration, statement
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁʊŋ]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
feminine formal noun communication academic
A feminine noun meaning explanation, declaration, or statement. Commonly used in formal and academic contexts, but also in everyday situations. Can refer to both verbal and written explanations.

Erklärung - German Nouns - Erklärung Meaning - Erklärung Translation - Erklärung Nouns Examples

Erklärung is a German Nouns

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Erklärung Examples (Beispiele) in English

Erklärung examples with English translations. See how to use Erklärung in sentences. Erklärung example sentences in English below.

Kannst du mir eine Erklärung für dein Verhalten geben?
Can you give me an explanation for your behavior?
Asking for clarification about someone's actions
Die Regierung gab eine offizielle Erklärung zum Vorfall ab.
The government issued an official statement about the incident.
Formal declaration in political context
Ich brauche eine bessere Erklärung, um das zu verstehen.
I need a better explanation to understand this.
Requesting clearer information

Erklärung Word Family - Erklärung Related Words - Erklärung Family Members

Erklärung Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Erklärung word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Erklärung family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Erklärung related words and expand your German vocabulary.

root verb (Stammverb)
erklären
Meaning: to explain
Tense: infinitive
Example: Kannst du das bitte erklären?
Verb
past participle (Partizip Perfekt)
erklärt
Meaning: explained
Tense: past participle
Example: Er hat es mir erklärt.
Verb
adjective (Adjektiv)
erklärbar
Meaning: explainable
Example: Das Phänomen ist erklärbar.
Adjective
noun (person) (Substantiv (Person))
Erklärer
Meaning: explainer
Example: Er ist ein guter Erklärer.
Noun

Erklärung Usage - Erklärung Collocations - Erklärung Idioms - Erklärung Synonyms - Erklärung Antonyms

Erklärung Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Erklärung Collocations (Kollokationen)

Erklärung collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Erklärung word combinations and how to use Erklärung with other words naturally.

eine Erklärung abgeben
to make a statement/declaration
High frequency
eine schriftliche Erklärung
a written statement/explanation
High frequency
eine mündliche Erklärung
an oral explanation
Medium frequency
eine offizielle Erklärung
an official statement
High frequency
eine plausible Erklärung
a plausible explanation
Medium frequency
eine detaillierte Erklärung
a detailed explanation
Medium frequency
eine klare Erklärung
a clear explanation
High frequency
eine Erklärung verlangen
to demand an explanation
Medium frequency

Erklärung Idioms (Redewendungen)

Erklärung idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Erklärung with meanings and explanations. Master Erklärung expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist keine Erklärung!
That's no explanation!
Used when someone's explanation is insufficient or unsatisfactory
Zur Erklärung sei gesagt...
For explanation it should be said...
A formal phrase used to introduce an explanation
Eine Erklärung auf den Tisch legen
To put an explanation on the table
To present an explanation clearly and openly

Erklärung Synonyms (Synonyme)

Erklärung synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Erklärung and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Erklärung similar words and their usage.

Erläuterung
Meaning: elucidation, clarification
High similarity
Begründung
Meaning: justification, reasoning
Medium similarity
Darlegung
Meaning: exposition, presentation
Medium similarity
Ausführung
Meaning: elaboration, execution
Medium similarity
Stellungnahme
Meaning: statement, comment
Medium similarity
Erklären
Meaning: to explain
High similarity

Erklärung Antonyms (Antonyme)

Erklärung antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Erklärung. Discover Erklärung opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Frage
Meaning: question
Rätsel
Meaning: riddle, mystery
Geheimnis
Meaning: secret
Unklarheit
Meaning: unclarity, ambiguity

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Erklärung Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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