veranschaulichen/fɛɐ̯ˈʔanʃaʊ̯lɪçn̩/to illustrate; to exemplify; to demonstrate (conceptually)
veranschaulichen is a German verb that means to illustrate, to exemplify, or to demonstrate (conceptually). It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔanʃaʊ̯lɪçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "veranschaulichte" and the past participle is "veranschaulicht".
Definitions
1.to make something clear or understandable by using examples, images, or explanations(explanation; visualization)
a.to illustrate or clarify using a concrete example or visual aid
Die Lehrerin veranschaulicht die mathematische Formel mit einem anschaulichen Diagramm.—The teacher illustrates the mathematical formula with a clear diagram.
b.to make something easier to understand by giving a practical demonstration or explanation
Um den Prozess zu veranschaulichen, führte er ein Experiment durch.—To illustrate the process, he conducted an experiment.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | veranschaulichen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | veranschauliche |
| Present (du) | veranschaulichst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | veranschaulicht |
| Preterite (ich) | veranschaulichte |
| Participle II | veranschaulicht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | veranschaulichte |
| Imperative (singular) | veranschauliche |
| Imperative (plural) | veranschaulicht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "veranschaulichen" mean in English?
- "veranschaulichen" means to illustrate, to exemplify, or to demonstrate (conceptually). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "veranschaulichen"?
- "veranschaulichen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔanʃaʊ̯lɪçn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "veranschaulichen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "veranschaulichen" is "veranschaulicht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "veranschaulichen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "veranschaulichen" becomes "veranschaulichte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "veranschaulichen"?
- "veranschaulichen" is a verb in German.
