VERB
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 make clear; to resolve something that is unclear or uncertain(problem, situation)
a.to explain clearly or clarify
Könnten Sie bitte die Situation klären?—Could you please clarify the situation?
b.to resolve a disagreement or issue
Wir müssen diesen Streit noch klären.—We still need to resolve this argument.
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.
