English–German

“make clear” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklaːɐ̯ˌmaxn̩/

Example

Ich mache es dir klar.

I'll make it clear to you.

Illustration for klarmachen (make clear)

How to say “make clear” in German

“Make clear” in German is klarmachen.

A foggy point comes into focus for someone as its parts are explained or shown.

Full entry for klarmachen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with klarmachen

Er konnte ihr die Situation nicht klarmachen.

He couldn't make the situation clear to her.

Tips for using klarmachen

  • The usual pattern puts the person receiving the explanation in the dative and the matter explained in the accusative, as in jemandem etwas klarmachen.

Other German words for “make clear”

Ich stelle das klar.

I am making that clear.

“make clear” in other languages