How do you say "Can you explain again?" in German?

"Can you explain again?" in German is "Können Sie es noch einmal erklären?". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Können Sie es noch einmal erklären?" mean in English?

"Können Sie es noch einmal erklären?" means "Can you explain again?" in English. Usage tip: 'Noch einmal' means 'once again'. It’s a common phrase used to hear explanations repeatedly.

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How to Say ‘Can you explain again?’ in German

Können Sie es noch einmal erklären?

💬 Usage Tip: 'Noch einmal' means 'once again'. It’s a common phrase used to hear explanations repeatedly.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Repeated explanations are customary in educational settings. Germans are detail-oriented.

Phrase Breakdown

Können

Can

Modal verb used to express ability or possibility.

Example

Können wir es schaffen?

Can we do it?

Sie

You (formal)

The formal pronoun used for addressing someone politely.

Example

Haben Sie Zeit?

Do you have time?

Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned item or concept.

Example

Ich mag es.

I like it.

noch einmal

again

Phrase meaning 'one more time'.

Example

Versuche es noch einmal.

Try it again.

erklären

explain

Verb used to make something clear or understandable.

Example

Kannst du das erklären?

Can you explain that?

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Können

[KERN-nen]

can

Expresses ability or possibility.

Example

Können Sie das für mich tun?

Can you do that for me?

Sie

[zee]

you

Formal pronoun for addressing someone directly.

Example

Sie sind eingeladen.

You are invited.

[es]

Es denotes a previously mentioned object or idea.

Example

Ich habe es gesehen.

I saw it.

noch

[nohkh]

again

Noch indicates repetition or continuation of something.

Example

Machen Sie es noch einmal.

Do it again.

einmal

[INE-mahl]

once

Einmal refers to a single occurrence or instance.

Example

Probieren Sie es einmal.

Try it once.

erklären

[er-KLAY-ren]

explain

To clarify or make understandable.

Example

Erklären Sie das bitte noch einmal.

Please explain that again.

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