Können Sie es noch einmal erklären?
Can you explain again?
Language note: 'Noch einmal' means 'once again'. It’s a common phrase used to hear explanations repeatedly.
Culture note: Repeated explanations are customary in educational settings. Germans are detail-oriented.
Context: The teacher gives an explanation, but you want them to go over it again.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Können
[KERN-nen]
can
Expresses ability or possibility.
Können Sie das für mich tun?
Can you do that for me?
Sie
[zee]
you
Formal pronoun for addressing someone directly.
Sie sind eingeladen.
You are invited.
es
[es]
it
Es denotes a previously mentioned object or idea.
Ich habe es gesehen.
I saw it.
noch
[nohkh]
again
Noch indicates repetition or continuation of something.
Machen Sie es noch einmal.
Do it again.
einmal
[INE-mahl]
once
Einmal refers to a single occurrence or instance.
Probieren Sie es einmal.
Try it once.
erklären
[er-KLAY-ren]
explain
To clarify or make understandable.
Erklären Sie das bitte noch einmal.
Please explain that again.
Phrase Parts
Können
Can
Modal verb used to express ability or possibility.
Können wir es schaffen?
Can we do it?
Sie
You (formal)
The formal pronoun used for addressing someone politely.
Haben Sie Zeit?
Do you have time?
es
it
Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned item or concept.
Ich mag es.
I like it.
noch einmal
again
Phrase meaning 'one more time'.
Versuche es noch einmal.
Try it again.
erklären
explain
Verb used to make something clear or understandable.
Kannst du das erklären?
Can you explain that?
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