Erklären
Erklären is a German verb meaning to explain or to clarify. It is used transitively with a direct object and, in many cases, a dative recipient: jemandem etwas erklären. For example, der Lehrer erklärt den Sachverhalt dem Schüler; ich erkläre dir das Funktionsprinzip.
The verb forms a range of constructions. In the present tense: ich erkläre, du erklärst, er erklärt,
Etymology and nuance: erklӓren is derived from klären, meaning to clear up or make clear, with the
Common distinctions: erklären emphasizes making something understandable or justifying a position, while erzählen centers on recounting