VERB
erläutern/ɛɐ̯ˈlɔɪ̯tɐn/to explain; to elucidate; to clarify
erläutern is a German verb that means to explain, to elucidate, or to clarify. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈlɔɪ̯tɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erläuterte" and the past participle is "erläutert".
Definitions
1.to explain or make something clear, often in detail(general, formal)
a.to clarify something by giving further details
Könnten Sie bitte Ihr Vorgehen genauer erläutern?—Could you please explain your approach in more detail?
b.to expound or illustrate with examples
Die Lehrerin erläuterte die Grammatikregeln an Beispielen.—The teacher explained the grammar rules with examples.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erläutern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erläutere |
| Present (du) | erläuterst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erläutert |
| Preterite (ich) | erläuterte |
| Participle II | erläutert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erläuterte |
| Imperative (singular) | erläutere |
| Imperative (plural) | erläutert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erläutern" mean in English?
- "erläutern" means to explain, to elucidate, or to clarify. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erläutern"?
- "erläutern" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈlɔɪ̯tɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erläutern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erläutern" is "erläutert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erläutern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erläutern" becomes "erläuterte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erläutern"?
- "erläutern" is a verb in German.
