aufklären/ˈaʊ̯fˌklɛːʁən/to clarify; to enlighten; to solve (a case)
aufklären is a German verb that means to clarify, to enlighten, or to solve (a case). It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌklɛːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "klärte auf" and the past participle is "aufgeklärt".
Definitions
1.to explain or make something clear; to clarify a misunderstanding(information/explanation)
a.to make something understandable
Kannst du mir dieses Problem bitte aufklären?—Can you please clarify this problem for me?
2.to give someone information about facts, especially about sexuality or dangers(education)
a.to educate about sexuality
In der Schule werden die Schülerinnen und Schüler über Sexualität aufgeklärt.—At school, students are educated about sexuality.
3.to solve or clear up a crime or mystery(investigation/crime)
a.to solve a crime
Die Polizei konnte den Diebstahl schnell aufklären.—The police were able to solve the theft quickly.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aufklären |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kläre auf |
| Present (du) | klärst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | klärt auf |
| Preterite (ich) | klärte auf |
| Participle II | aufgeklärt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | klärte auf |
| Imperative (singular) | klär auf |
| Imperative (plural) | klärt auf |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufklären" mean in English?
- "aufklären" means to clarify, to enlighten, or to solve (a case). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aufklären"?
- "aufklären" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌklɛːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aufklären"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aufklären" is "aufgeklärt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "aufklären"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aufklären" becomes "klärte auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aufklären"?
- "aufklären" is a verb in German.
