klären/ˈklɛːʁən/to clarify; to resolve; to clear
klären is a German verb that means to clarify, to resolve, or to clear. It is pronounced /ˈklɛːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "klärte" and the past participle is "geklärt".
Definitions
1.to clarify or make something clear (in a discussion or explanation)(communication/discussion)
a.to clear up something uncertain or unclear, make understandable
Die Situation wurde in der Besprechung geklärt.—The situation was clarified in the meeting.
2.to resolve or settle a problem or question(problem/issue)
a.to bring a solution to a problem or misunderstanding
Der Streit ist endlich geklärt.—The argument is finally settled.
3.to make clear (remove impurities from a liquid, e.g. water or juice)(liquid/chemistry)
a.to clarify a liquid so it becomes clear
Das Wasser im Filter wurde vollständig geklärt.—The water in the filter was completely clarified.
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. 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.
