VERB
erklären/ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən/to explain; to declare; to make clear
erklären is a German verb that means to explain, to declare, or to make clear. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erklärte" and the past participle is "erklärt".
Definitions
1.to make something understandable; to explain(communication, teaching)
a.to clarify or make clear through talking or demonstration
Die Lehrerin erklärt den Schülern die Aufgabe.—The teacher explains the task to the students.
2.to announce or declare something formally(public declaration, official)
a.to officially declare
Der Präsident erklärte den Ausnahmezustand.—The president declared a state of emergency.
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 make clear. 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.
