VERB
erklären/ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən/explain; declare
erklären is a German verb that means explain or declare. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erklärte" and the past participle is "erklärt".
Definitions
1.to make something clear or understandable, to explain(giving information)
a.provide a clarification
Der Lehrer erklärte die Aufgabe ausführlich.—The teacher explained the assignment in detail.
2.to state something officially or formally, to declare(officially state)
a.announce formally
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 explain or declare. 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.
