No. 4,308 in German
erläutern
"To explain" or "to elucidate."
In a sentence
Der Lehrer erläutert die komplexen mathematischen Formeln.
The teacher explains the complex mathematical formulas.
In this sentence, 'erläutern' is used to indicate the act of explaining in detail, especially involving clarification of complex information.
Können Sie bitte die Bedeutung dieses Begriffs näher erläutern?
Can you please elaborate on the meaning of this term?
Here, 'erläutern' is used in its interrogative form, requesting a detailed explanation or clarification of a specific term's meaning.
Der Wissenschaftler erläuterte seine Theorie mit anschaulichen Beispielen.
The scientist illustrated his theory with vivid examples.
In this context, 'erläutern' is applied to describe the action of explaining or describing an idea comprehensively, often accompanied by supporting details or examples.
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