klären/ˈklɛːʁən/to clarify; to resolve; to clear up
klären is a German verb that means to clarify, to resolve, or to clear up. It is pronounced /ˈklɛːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "klärte" and the past participle is "geklärt".
Definitions
1.to clarify or resolve something; to make understandable(communication, problem)
a.to explain or resolve misunderstandings or problems
Wir müssen das Missverständnis klären.—We need to clarify the misunderstanding.
b.to discuss a matter until it is clear
Bevor wir weitermachen, sollten wir die offenen Fragen klären.—Before we continue, we should clarify the open questions.
2.to clear a liquid; to make transparent or pure(science, liquids)
a.to make a liquid clear by removing particles
Im Labor wurde das Wasser chemisch geklärt.—In the laboratory, the water was purified (clarified) chemically.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | klären |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kläre |
| Present (du) | klärst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | klärt |
| Preterite (ich) | klärte |
| Participle II | geklärt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | klärte |
| Imperative (singular) | klär |
| Imperative (plural) | klärt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "klären" mean in English?
- "klären" means to clarify, to resolve, or to clear up. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "klären"?
- "klären" is pronounced /ˈklɛːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "klären"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "klären" is "geklärt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "klären"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "klären" becomes "klärte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "klären"?
- "klären" is a verb in German.
