die Erklärungen
Translation
explanations, statements, declarations
Examples
Ich brauche deine Erklärungen.
I need your explanations.
Seine Erklärungen waren nicht klar.
His explanations were not clear.
Grammar Patterns
an explanation ((for sth.)) to give an explanation for the mistake
an explanation ((of sth.)) an explanation of this topic
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Begründung (reasoning), die Ausführung (elaboration); Antonyms: die Frage (question)
Etymology
From the verb 'erklären' (to explain). Composed of 'er-' (a prefix indicating completion), 'klären' (to clarify), and '-ung' (a suffix forming nouns). It signifies the act of making something clear.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'klar' (clear). An 'Erklärung' is something that makes a topic 'klar'.