erklären

A2 Verb

English Translation

to explain

What does „erklären" mean in English?

„erklären" is a German verb meaning "to explain" in English. CEFR Level A2 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Example Sentences

1

Ich verstehe das nicht. Kannst du mir das erklären?

I don't understand that. Can you explain it to me?

CEFR Level

A2

Elementary — frequently used expressions and routine tasks.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A2 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

er — he erklären — to explain erklären — to explain klären — to clarify

Related Words

erkältet

have a cold

erkältet sein

to have a cold

erkältet sein

to have a cold

Erkältung (die)

cold

erkennen

to recognize

erklären

to explain