Erklären
Explain
Language note: To ask for an explanation, 'er-klé-ren'.
Culture note: Germans love clarity and logic, so asking for explanations fits well into their communication style.
Context: After indicating that you're lost, you ask the teacher to clarify what was said.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Erklären
[er-KLAY-ren]
explain
To make something clear or understandable.
Können Sie das bitte erklären?
Can you please explain that?
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