veranschaulichen
illustrate
The German word "veranschaulichen" is a verb that means "to illustrate" or "to clarify". It is derived from the prefix "ver-" and the noun "Anschauung", which means "view" or "perception". Essentially, "veranschaulichen" refers to making something clearer or more understandable through examples, diagrams, or visual aids.
Similar words in German include "illustrieren" (to illustrate), "erläutern" (to explain), and "vermitteln" (to convey).
The difference between "veranschaulichen" and these similar words often lies in the approach: "veranschaulichen" specifically implies using visible aids for clarification, while "erläutern" may involve verbal explanations without necessarily involving visuals, and "illustrieren" emphasizes the use of illustrations or examples more generally.
Make “veranschaulichen” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Er wird den Sachverhalt mit einem Diagramm veranschaulichen.verb
He will illustrate the facts with a diagram.
Die Lehrerin veranschaulichte die komplizierte Regel mit einfachen Beispielen.verb
The teacher illustrated the complicated rule with simple examples.
Wie können wir den Prozess besser veranschaulichen, damit ihn alle verstehen?verb
How can we better illustrate the process so that everyone understands it?
Die Schüler sollten in ihrer Präsentation die Ergebnisse mit Bildern veranschaulichen.verb
In their presentation, the students should illustrate the results with pictures.
Um die Theorie zu veranschaulichen, benutzen die Studenten ein Experiment.verb
To illustrate the theory, the students use an experiment.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad