dargelegen
Translation
explained, presented, laid out, stated
Examples
Die Gründe wurden klar dargelegen.
The reasons were clearly explained.
Der dargelegte Plan war überzeugend.
The presented plan was convincing.
Grammar Patterns
as an adjective: explained, presented The presented plan was good.
in passive voice: to be explained The reasons were explained.
Similar Words
erklärt (explained), erläutert (clarified), präsentiert (presented), aufgezeigt (demonstrated)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'dar-' (meaning 'forth' or 'out') and 'gelegen' (the past participle of 'legen', to lay). The literal sense is 'laid out' or 'laid forth'.
Memory Tips
Visualize laying ('legen') out all the pieces of a puzzle 'there' ('dar-') on a table for someone to see the full picture. This captures the meaning of a thorough explanation.