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Detailed Translations for explanation from English to German

explanation:

explanation [the ~] nom

  1. the explanation (clarification; elucidation; enlightenment; )
    die Erklärung; die Verdeutlichung; die Erläuterung; die Aufklärung; die Information; die Auskunft; die Auslegung; die Instruktion; die Aussage; die Darlegung; die Nachricht; der Aufschluß; die Erörterung; die Begründung; die Mitteilung; die Deutung; die Aussprache; die Bekanntgabe; die Interpretation; die Bekanntmachung
  2. the explanation (commentary)
    die genauere Auslegung; der Kommentar; die Reportage; der Meinungsbericht
  3. the explanation (interpretation; elucidation; reading; version)
    die Erklärung; die Deutung; die erklärende Auslegung
  4. the explanation (information; particulars)
    die Informationen; die Aufklärungen; die Aufschlüsse
  5. the explanation (information; clarification; enlightenment; clearing)
    die Information; die Auskunft; die Nachricht; die Mitteilung

Translation Matrix for explanation:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Aufklärung clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice allaying; appeasement; appeasing; benefit; calming; calming down; pacifying; quieting; relieve; social assistance; social security; soothing; steadying; unemployment benefit; welfare
Aufklärungen explanation; information; particulars
Aufschluß clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice decisive answer; definite answer; dilatation; disclosure; opening
Aufschlüsse explanation; information; particulars
Auskunft clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice decisive answer; definite answer; information; information agency; information bureau; information desk; informing
Auslegung clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice decisive answer; definite answer; interpretation
Aussage clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice announcement; decisive answer; definite answer; notification; statement
Aussprache clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice announcement; articulation; cathedral; chat; conversation; debate; discussion; enunciation; judgement; notification; pronunciation; statement; sustenance; talk; verdict
Begründung clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice cause; first layer; foundation; motive; priming coat; undercoat
Bekanntgabe clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice announcement; declaration; disclosure; expression; information; message; notice; notification; piece of news; proclamation; promulgation; publication; publicity; report; statement; utterance
Bekanntmachung clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice acquaintance; announcement; declaration; decree; disclosure; getting acquainted with; information; message; notice; notification; piece of news; proclamation; promulgation; publication; publicity; report; statement; subpoena; summons
Darlegung clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice announcement; concert; elucidation; interpretation; notification; recital; statement
Deutung clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; interpretation; notice; reading; version interpretation
Erklärung clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; interpretation; notice; reading; version announcement; decisive answer; definite answer; expression; interpretation; notification; statement; utterance
Erläuterung clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice better picture; closer description; decisive answer; definite answer; depiction; interpretation; picture; portrayal
Erörterung clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice analysis; book review; criticism; critique; debate; difference of opinion; discussion; dispute; elucidation; interpretation; quarrel; review; row; twist
Information clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice Informational; announcement; announcements; data; expression; information; informing; notice; notification; report; statement; utterance
Informationen explanation; information; particulars info; information; information system
Instruktion clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice assignment; command; cue; instruction; motto; order; parole; shibboleth
Interpretation clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice decisive answer; definite answer; interpretation
Kommentar commentary; explanation comment; criticism; observation; record; remark; report; survey
Meinungsbericht commentary; explanation record; report; survey
Mitteilung clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice announcement; declaration; disclosure; enunciation; expression; message; notification; piece of news; proclamation; pronunciation; publication; publicity; report; statement; utterance
Nachricht clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice announcement; document; e-mail message; intelligence; journal; magazine; message; monthly; monthly magazine; news; news bulletin; news item; news report; periodical; piece of news; report; tidings; weekly
Reportage commentary; explanation record; report; survey
Verdeutlichung clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice
erklärende Auslegung elucidation; explanation; interpretation; reading; version
genauere Auslegung commentary; explanation
- account
Not SpecifiedRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Erklärung Explain text
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- explication; justification

Related Words for "explanation":

  • explanations

Synonyms for "explanation":


Related Definitions for "explanation":

  1. thought that makes something comprehensible1
  2. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.1
    • the explanation was very simple1
  3. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible1
    • I heard his explanation of the accident1

Wiktionary Translations for explanation:

explanation
noun
  1. something that explains
  2. the act or process of explaining
explanation
noun
  1. Erklärung (von Zusammenhängen, Sachverhalten)
  2. Aufschluss über Zusammenhänge, Sachverhalte
  3. über Sachverhalte, Zusammenhänge und/oder Gefahren informieren

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
explanation Erklärung verklaring — opheldering
explanation spiegazione; Erklärung verklaring — het verklaren
explanation Erklärung verduidelijking — iets wat ter verduidelijking dient
explanation Erklärung uitleg — een verhaal bedoeld om iets begrijpelijk te maken
explanation Erläuterung toelichting — nadere tekst om het te verduidelijken
explanation Erläuterung opheldering — verduidelijking
explanation Explikation explicatieuitleg

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