die Aufklärung
Translation
enlightenment, clarification, reconnaissance, sex education
Examples
Die Aufklärung war eine wichtige Epoche.
The Enlightenment was an important era.
Wir brauchen Aufklärung über diesen Vorfall.
We need clarification about this incident.
Die militärische Aufklärung lieferte wichtige Informationen.
The military reconnaissance provided important information.
Grammar Patterns
Aufklärung ((über+4)) clarification about sth. We need clarification about the new rules.
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Etymology
From 'auf-' (up, open) and 'klären' (to clear). Literally means 'a clearing up'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'clearing up' a misunderstanding or 'shedding light' on a topic. The historical 'Enlightenment' was about clearing up old ideas with reason.