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.making something clear or understandable(information)

a.a statement or account clarifying something

Die Lehrerin gibt eine Erklärung für die Aufgabe.The teacher gives an explanation for the task.

2.a formal statement made publicly or officially(official communication)

a.official statement or announcement

Die Regierung gab eine Erklärung zur aktuellen Situation ab.The government made a statement about the current situation.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Erklärungdie Erklärungen
Genitiveder Erklärungder Erklärungen
Dativeder Erklärungden Erklärungen
Accusativedie Erklärungdie 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.

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