klar
clear
Es bedeutet deutlich, verständlich oder durchsichtig, ohne Zweifel oder Verwirrung.
The German word "klar" is an adjective and adverb meaning "clear", "obvious", or "bright". It can describe clarity of understanding ("eine klare Antwort" = a clear answer), transparency, or clearness in terms of color or weather ("klarer Himmel" = clear sky).
- The root word is simply "klar" itself, meaning clear or distinct.
Similar words:
- deutlich (clear, distinct)
- eindeutig (unambiguous, clear)
- offensichtlich (obvious)
Difference:
- "klar" often refers to clarity visually, mentally, or in communication.
- "deutlich" emphasizes distinctness or clearness in perception.
- "eindeutig" stresses that something is unequivocal or unambiguous.
- "offensichtlich" relates more to something perceived as obvious or evident.
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Examples
Das Wasser im See ist klar.adjective
The water in the lake is clear.
Alles ist jetzt klar.adjective
Everything is clear now.
Das klingt klar.adverb
That sounds clear.
Die Antwort ist ganz klar.adjective
The answer is quite clear.
Du machst alles sehr klar.adverb
You make everything very clear.
Alles bleibt klar und deutlich.adjective
Everything remains clear and distinct.
Nach dem Regen ist die Luft endlich klar.adjective
After the rain the air is finally clear.
Das Wasser im Glas ist sehr klar.adjective
The water in the glass is very clear.
Sie spricht klar und deutlich.adverb
She speaks clearly and distinctly.
Kannst du bitte klar sprechen?adverb
Can you please speak (clear)?
Nach dem Gespräch denke ich klarer.adverb
After the conversation I think more clearly.
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