verdeutlichen
clarify
Etwas klarer und leichter verständlich machen.
The German word "verdeutlichen" is a verb that means "to clarify" or "to make clearer". It is composed of the prefix "ver-" and the adjective "deutlich," which means "clear" or "evident." Therefore, "verdeutlichen" refers to the act of making something more understandable or explicit.
Similar words in German include "erklären" (to explain), "verklären" (to elucidate), and "klarstellen" (to clarify).
The difference between "verdeutlichen" and these similar words lies in specific nuances; while "erklären" encompasses a broader sense of explanation, "verdeutlichen" specifically emphasizes enhancing clarity. "Klarstellen" is more about correcting or emphasizing clarity after a misunderstanding, while "erklaeren" may or may not imply that something was unclear initially.
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Examples
Er wird den Sachverhalt mit Beispielen verdeutlichen.verb
He will clarify the facts with examples.
Er möchte seine Position verdeutlichen.verb
He wants to clarify his position.
Die Lehrerin verdeutlichte den Ablauf Schritt für Schritt.verb
The teacher clarified the procedure step by step.
Kannst du mir bitte verdeutlichen, was du damit genau meinst?verb
Can you please clarify to me what exactly you mean by that?
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