die Erklärung
the explanation, the declaration
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/diː ɛɐ̯ˈklɛːʁʊŋ/
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Cultural Note
'Erklärung' mirrors the dual meaning of its verb 'erklären' — it means both explanation and declaration. The compound 'Liebeserklärung' (declaration of love) is one of the most romantic German words. A 'Liebeserklärung machen' is a significant, almost formal gesture of declaring one's love.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich erwarte eine Erklärung von dir.
I expect an explanation from you.
Seine Liebeserklärung war wunderschön.
His declaration of love was beautiful.
Hast du eine Erklärung dafür?
Do you have an explanation for that?