auf|klären
Translation
to clear up, to solve, to inform, to enlighten
Examples
Die Polizei klärte den Fall auf.
The police solved the case.
Der Lehrer klärt die Schüler über die Gefahren auf.
The teacher informs the students about the dangers.
Der Himmel klärt sich auf.
The sky is clearing up.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.acc)) to solve, clear up (a case, etc.) The detectives are clearing up the murder case.
((sb.acc)) ((über+4)) to inform sb. about sth. We have to inform you about the situation.
sichAkk aufklären to clear up (weather) It will clear up in the afternoon.
Similar Words
lösen (to solve), informieren (to inform), erläutern (to elaborate)
Etymology
From 'auf' (up) and 'klären' (to clear). The idea is to 'clear up' a misunderstanding or a situation.
Memory Tips
Think of 'clearing up' ('auf' + 'klären') the fog to see clearly, whether it's the weather or a complex problem.