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
| 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.
