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 something in detail to make it clearer(explanation)
a.to make something understandable through further details or clarification
Der Lehrer erläuterte das neue Thema mit vielen Beispielen.—The teacher explained the new topic with many 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.
