German word

Klärung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklɛːʁʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounclarification

Example

Zur Klärung der Situation brauchen wir noch Informationen.

We need more information to clarify the situation.

Illustration for Klärung (clarification)

More examples

Er hat um Klärung gebeten.

He asked for clarification.

Core concept

A foggy situation becomes a clear map, with the remaining questions settled enough for a decision.

Common phrases

  • eine Klärung verlangen

    demand clarification

  • um Klärung bitten

    ask for clarification

Similar words

Erklärung: An explanation that makes the meaning or reason for something understandable.
Erläuterung: An accessible explanation that makes specialized content or fine details easier to understand.
Klarstellung: A definite statement that removes misunderstanding about facts or a position.
Aufklärung: An investigation that uncovers and clarifies unknown facts or circumstances.

Definition in German

Ein Vorgang oder das Ergebnis, etwas Unklares deutlich und verständlich zu machen.

Word origin

Klärung is formed from the verb klären with the noun-forming suffix -ung, while klären comes from klar, ultimately related to Latin clarus.

Usage tips

  • Klärung is feminine, and the common phrase zur Klärung means 'for clarification' or 'to resolve an issue' in formal contexts.

Other meanings

  • settlementnoun
  • resolutionnoun

Opposites

  • Unklarheitlack of claritynoun
  • Verwirrungconfusionnoun

Related words

  • klärenclarifyverb
  • klärbarclarifiableadjective
  • Klärungsbedarfneed for clarificationnoun

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