klären
Translation
to clarify, to clear up, to settle, to purify
Examples
Er klärt die Situation.
He is clarifying the situation.
Wir müssen diese Frage klären.
We have to settle this question.
Das Wasser klärt sich langsam.
The water is slowly clearing up.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to clarify sth. We need to clarify the matter.
((sich)) to clear up (reflexive) The problem cleared up by itself.
((sth.)) ((with sb.)) to settle sth. with sb. I need to settle this with you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erläutern, aufklären, lösen, verdeutlichen
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'klar' (clear). The verb means 'to make clear'.
Memory Tips
When you 'klären' something, you make it crystal 'klar' (clear).