This is the 1390th most frequent Dutch word.
verklaren
"Verklaren" means "to explain" or "to clarify" in English.
Here, 'verklaarde' is used to mean 'explained' or 'clarified', indicating the act of elucidating a concept clearly.
De docent verklaarde de complexe theorie aan de studenten.
The teacher explained the complex theory to the students.
In this sentence, 'verklaren' refers to providing an explanation or reasoning for a situation or event.
Hij kon niet verklaren waarom hij te laat was.
He could not explain why he was late.
Here, 'verklaring' is a noun derivative of 'verklaren', meaning 'declaration' or 'statement', used in official or formal contexts.