German phrase

Können Sie ~ erklären?

Meaning

Could you explain ___?

When to use it

It asks for an explanation. Use it politely when you need help with a sentence or idea.

Example dialogue

Entschuldigen Sie, ich verstehe den Satz nicht.

Excuse me, I don't understand the sentence.

Können Sie mir das bitte erklären?

Could you please explain that to me?

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