Erläutern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erläutern" is used as verb with the meaning of "explain", "clarify" or "elaborate".

Essential properties of "erläutern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erläutern
Simple past: erläuterte
Participle: erläutert

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erläutern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To explain or clarify in detail"

Definition: "To explain or clarify something in a detailed and understandable way."
Translation(s): explain, clarify, elaborate, expound
Synonym(s): erklären, Verdeutlichen, Ausführen, Darlegen
Antonym(s): verwirren
Related word(s): klären, veranschaulichen, auseinandersetzen

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte erläutern Sie uns die Funktionsweise des neuen Systems.Please explain to us how the new system works.
Der Professor wird das komplexe Thema in der nächsten Vorlesung erläutern.The professor will explain the complex topic in the next lecture.
Können Sie mir bitte erläutern, wie ich dieses Formular ausfüllen soll?Can you please explain to me how I should fill out this form?

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