No. 548 in Afrikaans
verklaar
"Verklaar" means "to explain" or "to declare" in English.
In a sentence
Die wetenskaplike verklaar die resultate van die eksperiment aan die gehoor.
The scientist explains the results of the experiment to the audience.
In this context, 'verklaar' means 'to explain' or 'to clarify'.
Hy het sy onskuld in die hof verklaar.
He declared his innocence in court.
Here, 'verklaar' is used as 'to declare' or 'to state officially'.
Die maatskappy verklaar sy missie om hernubare energie te steun.
The company states its mission to support renewable energy.
In this example, 'verklaar' indicates 'to proclaim' or 'to formally state'.
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