Verb

klären

Translation

to clear up, to clarify, to settle, to purify

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.

((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.

Synonyms: erläutern, aufklären, lösen, verdeutlichen

This verb comes from the adjective 'klar,' meaning 'clear.' Thus, 'klären' means 'to make clear.'

To remember 'klären,' just think of making a situation or a liquid 'clear'.