aufklären/ˈaʊ̯fˌklɛːʁən/to clarify; to explain; to enlighten
aufklären is a German verb that means to clarify, to explain, or to enlighten. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌklɛːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "klärte auf" and the past participle is "aufgeklärt".
Definitions
1.to clarify or explain something; to shed light on something(make clear/explain)
a.to give information or clarify a matter
Die Lehrerin klärt die Bedeutung des Wortes auf.—The teacher explains the meaning of the word.
b.to investigate or solve a case by explanation
Die Polizei konnte den Diebstahl schnell aufklären.—The police were able to solve the theft quickly.
2.to enlighten someone, to provide factual, corrective, or educational information(educational/inform)
a.to inform people about facts or problems (esp. in public education, awareness)
Die Kampagne soll über Risiken des Rauchens aufklären.—The campaign is intended to inform people about the risks of smoking.
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 explain, or to enlighten. 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.
