darlegen
explain · set out · present
Etwas klar und verständlich erklären, damit andere es gut nachvollziehen können.
The German word "darlegen" is a verb that means "to explain" or "to present". It is a compound of "dar", which means "there" or "forth", and "legen", which means "to lay" or "to put". "Darlegen" specifically conveys the act of laying out or presenting information in a clear and understandable manner.
Similar words in German include "erklären" (to explain), "präsentieren" (to present), and "hervorheben" (to emphasize).
The distinction lies primarily in nuance: "darlegen" often implies a structured presentation of information, while "erklären" is broader and refers more generally to the act of explaining something, which may not necessarily involve a formal presentation.
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Examples
Er wird seine Gründe morgen darlegen.verb
He will explain his reasons tomorrow.
Der Professor legt die Theorie ausführlich dar.verb
The professor explains the theory in detail.
Sie legt ihre Pläne sorgfältig dar.verb
She sets out her plans carefully.
Er muss seine Argumente klar darlegen.verb
He must clearly present his arguments.
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