NOUN
Erklärung/ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁʊŋ/explanation; declaration; statement
Erklärung is a German noun that means explanation, declaration, or statement. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Erklärungen".
Definitions
1.the act of making something clear; explanation(general communication)
a.something that makes something understandable
Ihre Erklärung war sehr hilfreich.—Her explanation was very helpful.
2.formal statement or announcement; declaration(official context)
a.official or formal declaration in writing or speech
Die Regierung gab eine Erklärung ab.—The government issued a statement.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Erklärung | die Erklärungen |
| Genitive | der Erklärung | der Erklärungen |
| Dative | der Erklärung | den Erklärungen |
| Accusative | die Erklärung | die Erklärungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Erklärung" mean in English?
- "Erklärung" means explanation, declaration, or statement. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Erklärung"?
- "Erklärung" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Erklärung" der, die, or das?
- "Erklärung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Erklärung"?
- The plural of "Erklärung" is "Erklärungen".
- What part of speech is "Erklärung"?
- "Erklärung" is a noun in German.
