VERB
erklären/ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən/to explain; to declare; to clarify
erklären is a German verb that means to explain, to declare, or to clarify. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erklärte" and the past participle is "erklärt".
Definitions
1.to explain something; to make something clear(giving reasons or information)
a.to make something understandable
Kannst du mir bitte die Aufgabe erklären?—Can you please explain the task to me?
2.to declare or state officially(official or formal statement)
a.to make an official statement
Der Präsident erklärte seinen Rücktritt.—The president declared his resignation.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erklären |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erkläre |
| Present (du) | erklärst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erklärt |
| Preterite (ich) | erklärte |
| Participle II | erklärt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erklärte |
| Imperative (singular) | erkläre |
| Imperative (plural) | erklärt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erklären" mean in English?
- "erklären" means to explain, to declare, or to clarify. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erklären"?
- "erklären" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erklären"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erklären" is "erklärt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erklären"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erklären" becomes "erklärte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erklären"?
- "erklären" is a verb in German.
