explain

ɪkˈspleɪn
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Translation of explain into German

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Verb

tr./intr.
1.

clarify

make something clear or easy to understand
  • She explained the rules to the new players.Sie erklärte den neuen Spielern die Regeln.
2.

justify

give reasons for actions or events
  • He explained why he was late to the meeting.Er erklärte, warum er zu spät zur Besprechung kam.
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Expressions with explain: examples in English and translations in German

rechtfertigen
entschuldigen
He explained away his lateness by blaming the bus schedule.
erklären
erläutern
Please explain the steps to complete the task.
einweisen
anleiten
She explained the ropes to the interns on their first day.
noch einmal erklären
wieder erklären
She had to re-explain the concept to the students.

Synonyms and analogies of explain in English

Examples of explain in a sentence

  • The teacher explained the math problem thoroughly.
  • She had to explain her sudden departure.
  • The manager explained the decision to the team.

Translations of "explain" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
erklärenv.

I'll explain where the new office will be situated.

Ich werde erklären, wo das neue Büro sein wird.

erläuternv.

For the sake of clarity, I will explain my point again.

Der Klarheit wegen werde ich meinen Standpunkt noch einmal erläutern.

darlegenv.

I am sure that you can explain that to your comrades.

Ich bin sicher, dass Sie das Ihren Genossen darlegen können.

beschreibenv.

The gladly recommend restaurants and explain how to get it.

Die empfehlen gern Restaurants und beschreiben, wie man dazu kommt.

sagenv.

So, let us explain a little more about the collective situation.

Lasst uns also ein bisschen mehr über die kollektive Situation sagen.

erzählenv.

Perhaps you could explain how you approached this building at the time.

Vielleicht können Sie erzählen, wie Sie sich damals diesem Bau genähert haben.

klärenv.

We will gladly get together with you and explain the details.

Wir setzen uns gerne mit dir zusammen und klären die Details.

begründenv.

These facts explain the importance of training and also impose high standards.

Diese Umstände begründen die Wichtigkeit der Ausbildung und setzen gleichzeitig hohe Anforderungen.

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Other translations for explain:

  • ausführenv.
  • angebenv.
  • klarmachenv.
  • klarstellenv.
  • auslegenv.
  • klarlegenv.

explain: Examples and translations in context

Just hold on and I'll explain everything in a moment.

Hab nur etwas Geduld, ich erkläre dir gleich alles.

Just shut your face for once and let someone else explain things.

Halt doch einmal den Mund und lass jemand anderen die Dinge erklären.

Save the drama for your mama and just explain what happened calmly.

Mach kein Drama und erklär einfach in Ruhe, was passiert ist.

Let me explain the crux of the matter as simply as possible.

Lass mich den springenden Punkt so einfach wie möglich erklären.

Only a touch of madness could explain his decision to forgive everything.

Nur ein Schuss Wahnsinn konnte seine Entscheidung erklären, alles zu verzeihen.

If you give me half a moment, I'll explain everything clearly.

Wenn du mir einen Moment gibst, erkläre ich dir alles ganz genau.

I'll explain the rules in a sec, once everyone has arrived.

Ich erkläre die Regeln in einer Sekunde, sobald alle angekommen sind.

Let's keep it simple and explain the plan in three clear steps.

Lass es uns einfach halten und den Plan in drei klaren Schritten erklären.

See also:

please explainexplain awayexplain the ropesre-explain
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