die Klarstellung
Translation
clarification, explanation, rectification
Examples
Wir brauchen einige Klarstellungen zu diesem Punkt.
We need some clarifications on this point.
Seine Klarstellung hat das Missverständnis beseitigt.
His clarification cleared up the misunderstanding.
Grammar Patterns
a clarification ((on sth.)) eine Klarstellung zu etw. He gave a clarification on the rumors.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erläuterung, Aufklärung, Richtigstellung
Etymology
Composed of 'klar' (clear) + 'stellen' (to put, set) + '-ung' (a suffix forming nouns). It literally means a 'making-clear'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'setting' ('stellen') the record straight to make it 'clear' ('klar').