German word

Klarheit

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklaːɐ̯haɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounclarity

Example

Ich schätze die Klarheit deiner Erklärung.

I appreciate the clarity of your explanation.

Illustration for Klarheit (clarity)

More examples

Die Diskussion drängte auf Klarheit bei den Zuständigkeiten.

The discussion pressed for clarity about the responsibilities.

Core concept

A sharply focused explanation with no fog, gaps, or competing interpretations.

Common phrases

  • um Klarheit bitten

    ask for clarity

  • mit Klarheit formulieren

    formulate with clarity

  • auf Klarheit drängen

    press for clarity

Similar words

Verständlichkeit: Language or writing that an audience can understand easily.
Struktur: An organized framework that arranges information or ideas coherently.
Eindeutigkeit: Wording that allows only one clear interpretation.
Transparenz: Open presentation of information and intentions without concealment.

Definition in German

Klarheit bezeichnet das Fehlen von Mehrdeutigkeit und die klare Gliederung eines Gedankens oder Textes.

Word origin

The noun Klarheit derives from klar plus -heit, which forms an abstract quality noun comparable to English -ness.

Usage tips

  • Klarheit can describe both understandable language and an absence of uncertainty, so context determines whether clarity or certainty is the closer English translation.

Other meanings

  • luciditynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • klarclearadjective
  • klärendclarifyingadjective

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